E4647 V15 Project Preparation Consultancy Services for Preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Various Road Improvement Works Under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II) – Contract PPC 03 Volume VII Part I   ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT  FOR PHASE‐I ROADS  Thiruchengode – Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86)  Malliyakarai – Rasipuram & Rasipuram – Thiruchengode Sections of Road No. 4 (SH 79)  Mohanur - Namakkal Section of Road No. 5 (SH- 95) September 2014 Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Abbreviations AADT Annual Average Daily Traffic AMSL Above Mean Sea Level CMC City Municipal Council CO2 Carbon dioxide CPCB Central Pollution Control Board CPR Common Property Resources dB Decibel DIZ Direct Impact Zone DPR Detailed Project Report EA Environmental Assessment EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EMP Environmental Management Plan FMB Field Measurement Book GoI Government of India IIZ Indirect Impact Zone Km Kilometer TNPCB Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board MoEF&CC Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change TNRSP Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project NABARD National Bank for Agricultural NGO Non-Governmental Organization NOC No Objection Certificate NOX Oxides of Nitrogen OP Operational Policy PAPs Project Affected Persons PCU Passenger Car Unit PIU Project Implementation Unit PIZ Project Impact Zone PWD Public Work Department R&R Resettlement and Rehabilitation RoW Right of Way SEAC State/Union territory Level Expert Appraisal Committee SEIAA State/Union territory Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority TMC Town Municipal Council CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. i Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Table of Contents Executive Summary .............................................................................................................................. 1  E.1.  Background ............................................................................................................................. 1  E.2.  Objective of the Assignment................................................................................................... 2  E.3.  Scope of Environmental Assessment ...................................................................................... 2  E.4.  Description of Project Roads .................................................................................................. 2  E.5.  Key Environmental Laws and Regulations............................................................................. 3  E.6.  Baseline Environment ............................................................................................................. 4  E.7.  Stakeholder Consultation ........................................................................................................ 4  E.8.  Information Dissemination ..................................................................................................... 4  E.9.  Analysis of Alternatives.......................................................................................................... 5  E.10.  Potential Impacts..................................................................................................................... 5  E.10.1.  Potential Negative Impacts of the Project during Construction Phase ........................................ 5  E.10.2.  Potential Negative Impacts of the Project during Operation Phase ............................................ 5  E.10.3.  Potential Positive Impacts of the Project ..................................................................................... 6  E.10.4.  Cumulative Environmental Impact of the Project ........................................................................ 6  E.11.  Avoidance, Minimization, Mitigation & Enhancement .......................................................... 6  E.12.  Environmental Management Action Plan ............................................................................... 6  E.12.1.  Objective of EMAP....................................................................................................................... 7  E.12.2.  Cost Estimates for Environmental Management .......................................................................... 7  E.12.3.  Organizational Framework .......................................................................................................... 7  Chapter 1.  Introduction................................................................................................................ 1.1  1.1.  Background .......................................................................................................................... 1.1  1.2.  The Project ........................................................................................................................... 1.2  1.2.1.  Project Description ................................................................................................................... 1.2  1.2.2.  Objectives of the Assignment..................................................................................................... 1.2  1.2.3.  Scope of Environmental Assessment.......................................................................................... 1.4  1.2.4.  Project Benefits ......................................................................................................................... 1.5  1.2.5.  Structure of the Report .............................................................................................................. 1.6  Chapter 2.  Description of the Project.......................................................................................... 2.1  2.1.  General................................................................................................................................. 2.1  2.2.  Present Characteristics ......................................................................................................... 2.1  2.2.1.  Right of Way (RoW)................................................................................................................... 2.1  2.2.2.  Traffic Scenario......................................................................................................................... 2.2  2.2.3.  Road Width................................................................................................................................ 2.2  2.2.4.  Land Use and Roadside Environment ....................................................................................... 2.2  2.2.5.  Villages and Urban Builtup Sections......................................................................................... 2.2  2.3.  Proposed Improvements....................................................................................................... 2.2  2.3.1.  Proposed Carriageway Configuration and Cross Sections....................................................... 2.3  2.3.2.  Identification of Realignment and Bypass Provisions ............................................................... 2.8  2.4.  Culvert and Bridges ............................................................................................................. 2.8  2.4.1.  Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2(SH 86)...................................................... 2.8  2.5.  Identification of Borrow Areas .......................................................................................... 2.10  2.6.  Geotechnical Investigation................................................................................................. 2.11  2.7.  Hydraulic and Hydrological Investigations ....................................................................... 2.11  CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. ii Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 2.8.  Road Safety Review........................................................................................................... 2.11  2.8.1.  Road Marking.......................................................................................................................... 2.11  2.8.2.  Traffic Signs ............................................................................................................................ 2.12  2.8.3.  Pedestrian Hand Rails............................................................................................................. 2.13  2.8.4.  Project Facilities ..................................................................................................................... 2.13  2.8.5.  Bus Bays with Passenger’s Shelters ........................................................................................ 2.14  2.8.6.  Pedestrian Crossings............................................................................................................... 2.16  2.9.  Road Construction Standards, Norms and Guidelines ....................................................... 2.17  Chapter 3.  Environmental Regulatory Framework................................................................... 3.1  3.1.  Applicable Regulations ........................................................................................................ 3.1  3.1.1.  Legal Framework ...................................................................................................................... 3.1  3.1.2.  Key Environmental Laws and Regulations of GoI .................................................................... 3.1  3.1.3.  Environmental Requirements of the State ................................................................................. 3.4  3.1.4.  Other Legislation Applicable to Road Construction ................................................................. 3.4  3.1.5.  World Bank Environmental Requirements ................................................................................ 3.5  3.1.6.  Summary of Clearance Requirement......................................................................................... 3.7  Chapter 4.  Baseline Environmental Status ................................................................................. 4.1  4.1.  Background .......................................................................................................................... 4.1  4.2.  Study Area ........................................................................................................................... 4.2  4.3.  Data Sources ........................................................................................................................ 4.2  4.4.  Air Environment – Baseline................................................................................................. 4.3  4.4.1.  Meteorological Factors and Climates....................................................................................... 4.3  4.4.2.  Ambient Air Quality................................................................................................................... 4.7  4.5.  Land Environment – Baseline............................................................................................ 4.11  4.5.1.  Geography and Topography.................................................................................................... 4.11  4.5.2.  Geology and Mineralogy......................................................................................................... 4.14  4.5.3.  Soil Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 4.17  4.5.4.  Land Use ................................................................................................................................. 4.22  4.5.5.  Landslide / Landslip Problems ................................................................................................ 4.23  4.5.6.  Agriculture .............................................................................................................................. 4.23  4.6.  Water Environment – Baseline .......................................................................................... 4.24  4.6.1.  Hydrology................................................................................................................................ 4.24  4.6.2.  Drainage Conditions / Issues .................................................................................................. 4.26  4.6.3.  Surface and Ground Water Quality......................................................................................... 4.27  4.6.4.  Coastal and Marine Resources ............................................................................................... 4.34  4.7.  Ambient Noise – Baseline.................................................................................................. 4.35  4.7.1.  Ambient Noise Level................................................................................................................ 4.35  4.8.  Flora and Fauna – Baseline................................................................................................ 4.38  4.8.1.  Protected Natural Habitats ..................................................................................................... 4.38  4.8.2.  Wildlife Habitats outside Protected Areas .............................................................................. 4.38  4.8.3.  Forest Area.............................................................................................................................. 4.38  4.8.4.  Flora........................................................................................................................................ 4.40  4.8.5.  Fauna ...................................................................................................................................... 4.40  4.8.6.  Presence of Vulnerable, Threatened and/or Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna .......... 4.40  4.9.  Socio-Economic Environment ........................................................................................... 4.41  4.9.1.  Demographic Profile ............................................................................................................... 4.41  4.9.2.  Settlements/Villages................................................................................................................. 4.42  4.9.3.  Socio-Cultural Resources........................................................................................................ 4.42  CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. iii Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chapter 5.  Stakeholder Consultation .......................................................................................... 5.1  5.1.  Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 5.1  5.1.1.  Definition of Stakeholders ......................................................................................................... 5.1  5.1.2.  Stages of Consultation and Information Dissemination ............................................................ 5.1  5.2.  Consultation before Project Design ..................................................................................... 5.1  5.2.1.  Identification of Stakeholder ..................................................................................................... 5.1  5.2.2.  Planning for Consultation ......................................................................................................... 5.2  5.2.3.  Focus Group Discussion (FGD)................................................................................................ 5.2  5.2.4.  Details of Focus Group Discussion (FGD) Conducted............................................................. 5.2  5.2.5.  Institutional Level Consultation ................................................................................................ 5.5  5.3.  Consultation after Project Design ........................................................................................ 5.8  5.3.1.  Information Dissemination........................................................................................................ 5.8  5.3.2.  Structured Public Consultation Meetings.................................................................................. 5.8  5.3.3.  Role and Responsibilities Identified during Consultation ....................................................... 5.11  5.4.  Lessons Learnt from Consultation and Suggested Framework for Environmental Management Plan .......................................................................................................................... 5.12  5.4.1.  Issues of Tree Cutting.............................................................................................................. 5.12  5.4.2.  Monitoring Plan and Training ................................................................................................ 5.12  5.4.3.  Community Properties Resources (CPRs) Enhancement ........................................................ 5.12  Chapter 6.  Analysis of Alternatives ............................................................................................. 6.1  6.1.  Background .......................................................................................................................... 6.1  6.2.  Integration of Environmental Consideration in the Alternatives ......................................... 6.1  6.3.  “With” And “Without” Scenarios ........................................................................................ 6.1  6.3.1.  No Action Alternative ................................................................................................................ 6.1  6.3.2.  Action Alternative...................................................................................................................... 6.2  6.4.  Bypass Alignment Study...................................................................................................... 6.2  6.5.  Realignment Study............................................................................................................... 6.2  6.5.1.  Realignment Proposed for Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) .......... 6.2  6.5.2.  Realignment Proposed for Malliyakarai to Rasipuram (Section I) and Rasipuram to Tiruchengode (Section II) Sections of Road No.4. (SH 79) ....................................................... 6.3  6.5.3.  Realignment Proposed for Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95).................... 6.6  Chapter 7.  Project Impacts and Issues........................................................................................ 7.1  7.1.  Project Impact and Issues..................................................................................................... 7.1  7.2.  Project Intervention.............................................................................................................. 7.5  7.2.1.  Land Acquisition........................................................................................................................ 7.6  7.2.2.  Removal of Structures ............................................................................................................... 7.8  7.2.3.  Removal of Trees and Vegetation............................................................................................ 7.15  7.2.4.  Extraction of Materials for Construction Activity ................................................................... 7.16  7.2.5.  Construction Machinery.......................................................................................................... 7.16  7.2.6.  Labours for Construction Activity ........................................................................................... 7.17  7.3.  Air Environment – Impacts................................................................................................ 7.17  7.3.1.  Meteorological Factors and Climate ...................................................................................... 7.18  7.3.2.  Air Quality – Emissions........................................................................................................... 7.18  7.4.  Land Environment – Impacts............................................................................................. 7.20  7.4.1.  Impacts on Topography........................................................................................................... 7.20  7.4.2.  Impacts on Geology................................................................................................................. 7.20  7.4.3.  Impacts on Seismology ............................................................................................................ 7.20  CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. iv Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 7.4.4.  Impacts on Lands..................................................................................................................... 7.21  7.4.5.  Contamination of Soil.............................................................................................................. 7.22  7.5.  Water Environment – Impacts ........................................................................................... 7.22  7.5.1.  Loss of Water Bodies............................................................................................................... 7.23  7.5.2.  Alteration of Cross Drainage .................................................................................................. 7.62  7.5.3.  Run-off and Drainage.............................................................................................................. 7.62  7.5.4.  Water Requirement for Project ............................................................................................... 7.62  7.5.5.  Impacts on Water Quality........................................................................................................ 7.63  7.6.  Noise Environment – Impacts............................................................................................ 7.64  7.7.  Flora and Fauna – Impacts ................................................................................................. 7.67  7.7.1.  Forest Area along the Project Roads ...................................................................................... 7.67  7.7.2.  Impacts on Wildlife.................................................................................................................. 7.67  7.7.3.  Tree Cutting............................................................................................................................. 7.67  7.7.4.  Removal of Vegetation............................................................................................................. 7.68  7.7.5.  Cattle Grazing ......................................................................................................................... 7.69  7.8.  Socio-Economic Environment – Impacts........................................................................... 7.69  7.8.1.  Analysis of Positive and Negative Impacts on Present Status of Livelihood ........................... 7.69  7.8.2.  Fear of Uncertainties Regarding Future................................................................................. 7.71  7.8.3.  Inducement of Land Prices...................................................................................................... 7.71  7.8.4.  Inducement of Squatter Influx ................................................................................................. 7.71  7.8.5.  Loss of Utilities and Amenities ................................................................................................ 7.71  7.8.6.  Public Health and Safety ......................................................................................................... 7.71  7.8.7.  Resettlement of People ............................................................................................................ 7.72  7.8.8.  Land Use Changes................................................................................................................... 7.73  7.8.9.  Disturbance to the Road Side Services.................................................................................... 7.73  7.8.10.  Removal of Encroachments and Squatters .............................................................................. 7.73  7.8.11.  Sensitive Community Structures .............................................................................................. 7.74  7.8.12.  Bus Shelters, Bus Bays, Truck Lay Byes, Resting Places and Service Road ........................... 7.77  7.8.13.  Truck Lay bye, Resting Place and Service Road ..................................................................... 7.84  7.8.14.  Other Community Utility Properties ....................................................................................... 7.84  7.9.  Cumulative Environmental Impact Assessment ................................................................ 7.85  7.9.1.  Cumulative Impacts of Vehicular Traffic at Junctions ............................................................ 7.86  7.9.2.  Cumulative Impacts on Road Safety........................................................................................ 7.86  7.9.3.  Cumulative Impacts on Valued Ecosystem Components (VEC) .............................................. 7.87  Chapter 8.  Impact Mitigation and Enhancement....................................................................... 8.1  8.1.  Avoidance, Minimization, Mitigation, and Enhancement ................................................... 8.1  8.2.  Air Environment – Mitigation Measures ............................................................................. 8.2  8.2.1.  Meteorological Factors and Climate – Mitigation.................................................................... 8.2  8.2.2.  Air Emissions – Mitigation........................................................................................................ 8.3  8.2.3.  Air Quality Monitoring.............................................................................................................. 8.5  8.3.  Land Environment – Mitigation Measures .......................................................................... 8.5  8.3.1.  Change in Topography – Mitigation ......................................................................................... 8.6  8.3.2.  Change in Geology – Mitigation ............................................................................................... 8.6  8.3.3.  Change in Seismology – Mitigation........................................................................................... 8.6  8.3.4.  Change in Land Environment – Mitigation ............................................................................... 8.6  8.3.5.  Contamination of Soil – Mitigation ........................................................................................... 8.7  8.3.6.  Soil Quality Monitoring............................................................................................................. 8.9  8.4.  Water Environment – Mitigation Measures......................................................................... 8.9  8.4.1.  Loss of Water Bodies - Mitigation........................................................................................... 8.10  8.4.2.  Alteration of Cross Drainage – Mitigation ............................................................................. 8.29  CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. v Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 8.4.3.  Runoff and Drainage Changes – Mitigation ........................................................................... 8.31  8.4.4.  Water Requirement for Project – Mitigation........................................................................... 8.33  8.4.5.  Water Pollution - Mitigation ................................................................................................... 8.33  8.4.6.  Water Quality Monitoring ....................................................................................................... 8.34  8.5.  Noise Environment – Mitigation Measures ....................................................................... 8.35  8.5.1.  Impacts on Sensitive Receptors – Mitigation........................................................................... 8.35  8.5.2.  Noise Pollution – Mitigation ................................................................................................... 8.40  8.5.3.  Noise Pollution Monitoring..................................................................................................... 8.41  8.6.  Flora and Fauna – Mitigation Measures............................................................................. 8.41  8.6.1.  Impacts on Forest Area – Mitigation ...................................................................................... 8.42  8.6.2.  Impacts on Wildlife – Mitigation ............................................................................................. 8.42  8.6.3.  Tree Cutting – Mitigation........................................................................................................ 8.43  8.6.4.  Impacts on Vegetation – Mitigation ........................................................................................ 8.45  8.6.5.  Cattle Grazing – Mitigation .................................................................................................... 8.45  8.7.  Socio-Economic Environment – Mitigation ...................................................................... 8.45  8.7.1.  General Impacts – Mitigation ................................................................................................. 8.45  8.7.2.  Specific Impacts – Mitigation.................................................................................................. 8.51  8.8.  Bus Shelter, Bus Bays, Truck Lay Byes, Resting Place and Service Road ....................... 8.58  8.9.  Truck Lay bye, Resting Place and Service Road ............................................................... 8.64  8.10.  Avoidance of Disruption and Safety Risks during the Construction Stage ....................... 8.65  8.10.1.  Disruption to the Community .................................................................................................. 8.65  8.10.2.  Safety of the Workers............................................................................................................... 8.68  Chapter 9.  References ................................................................................................................... 9.1  CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. vi Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 List of Tables Table E.1.  Details of Phase-I Roads under TNRSP-II under PPC03 ............................................... 1  Table E.2.  Environmental Regulation and Legislations Applicable to the Subject Project ............. 3  Table E.3.  Summary of Environmental Management Cost for Phase-I Roads under PPC03 .......... 7  Table 1.1.  Details of Project Roads under TNRSP-II PPC03 ....................................................... 1.1  Table 1.2.  Details of Phase-I Roads under TNRSP-II under PPC03 ............................................ 1.2  Table 1.3.  Decadal Population Growth-rate.................................................................................. 1.6  Table 1.4.  Growth in Net State Domestic Product........................................................................ 1.6  Table 1.5.  Growth in Per Capita Income....................................................................................... 1.6  Table 2.2.  List of Realignment Locations of Phase-I Roads under PPC03................................... 2.8  Table 2.3.  Summary of Proposal for Culverts for Thiruchengode – Paramathy Road ................. 2.8  Table 2.4.  Details of Existing Bridges and Proposal for Thiruchengode – Paramathy Road ....... 2.9  Table 2.5.  Summary of Proposals for Culverts for Malliyakarai - Rasipuram Road .................... 2.9  Table 2.6.  Details of Existing Bridges and Proposal for Malliyakarai - Rasipuram Road............ 2.9  Table 2.7.  Summary of Proposals for Culverts for Rasipuram - Tiruchengode Road .................. 2.9  Table 2.8.  Details of Existing Bridges and Proposal for Rasipuram - Tiruchengode Road.......... 2.9  Table 2.9.  Summary of Proposals for Culverts for Mohanur – Namakkal Road ........................ 2.10  Table 2.10.  Details of Existing Bridges and Proposal for Mohanur – Namakkal Road................ 2.10  Table 2.11.  Details of Existing ROB and Proposal for Mohanur – Namakkal Road.................... 2.10  Table 2.12.  List of Road Signs...................................................................................................... 2.12  Table 2.13.  Summary of Road Furniture ...................................................................................... 2.12  Table 2.14.  List of Bus Bay with Passenger’s Shelter .................................................................. 2.14  Table 3.1.  Environmental Regulations Applicable to Phase-I Roads under TNRSP-II PPC03.... 3.7  Table 4.1.  Temperature Profile of Salem District ......................................................................... 4.3  Table 4.2.  Temperature Profile of Namakkal District................................................................... 4.4  Table 4.3.  Monthly Rainfall in Salem District .............................................................................. 4.4  Table 4.4.  Monthly Rainfall in Namakkal District........................................................................ 4.5  Table 4.5.  Comparison of Average Monthly Relative Humidity of the Project District............... 4.5  Table 4.6.  Comparison Average Monthly Wind Speed of the Project Districts ........................... 4.6  Table 4.7.  Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations................................................ 4.8  Table 4.8.  Details of Ambient Air Quality Parameters and its Sampling Frequency ................... 4.8  Table 4.9.  Methodology used for the Analysis of Ambient Air Quality....................................... 4.9  Table 4.10.  Ambient Air Quality along the Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II................................. 4.10  Table 4.11.  Soil Types and their Distribution in Namakkal District............................................. 4.17  Table 4.12.  Soil Types and their Distribution in Salem District ................................................... 4.17  Table 4.13.  Details of Soil Sampling Locations along the Project Roads..................................... 4.18  Table 4.14.  Result of Soil Sample Analysis.................................................................................. 4.20  Table 4.15.  Comparison of Land Use Types in Project Districts.................................................. 4.22  Table 4.16.  Details of Water Bodies along the Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II ........................... 4.25  Table 4.17.  Stage of Ground Water Development in Project Areas as on March 2004 (in Ham) 4.27  Table 4.18.  Details of Water Quality Monitoring Locations ........................................................ 4.28  Table 4.19.  Ground Water Quality Analysis Results for Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86).................................................................................................... 4.29  CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. vii Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Table 4.20.  Ground Water Quality Analysis Results for Malliyakarai to Rasipuram & Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Sections of Road No.4. (SH 79).......................................................... 4.30  Table 4.21.  Ground Water Quality Analysis Results for Malliyakarai to Rasipuram & Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Sections of Road No.4. (SH 79) – Contd............................................ 4.31  Table 4.22.  Water Quality Analysis Results for Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) .............................................................................................................................. 4.33  Table 4.23.  Details of Ambient Noise Level Monitoring Locations............................................. 4.36  Table 4.24.  Ambient Noise Level Monitoring Results along the Project Roads ......................... 4.37  Table 4.25.  Details of Green Tunnel along the Project Road ....................................................... 4.40  Table 4.26.  Demographic Profile of the Project Districts ............................................................. 4.41  Table 4.27.  Important Settlements along the Project Corridors .................................................... 4.42  Table 5.1.  Planning and Present Status of Consultation ............................................................... 5.2  Table 5.2.  Details of Location-wise Focus Group Discussion and Issues Discussed ................... 5.3  Table 5.3.  Details of Institutional Level Consultation .................................................................. 5.5  Table 5.4.  Minutes of Public Consultation Meetings.................................................................... 5.9  Table 5.5.  Role and Responsibilities Identified after Consultation for TNRSP.......................... 5.11  Table 6.1.  Details of Realignments Proposed for Road No.4 ....................................................... 6.3  Table 6.2.  Details of Realignments Proposed for Road No.5 ....................................................... 6.6  Table 7.1 A.  General Impacts on Natural Environment................................................................ 7.2  Table 7.3.  Details of Land Acquisition ......................................................................................... 7.7  Table 7.5B.  Summary of Trees Proposed to be Felled for the TNRSP-II PPC03 Roads ............. 7.15  Table 7.6.  Details of Construction Material Required ................................................................ 7.16  Table 7.7.  Details of Construction Machinery Required ............................................................ 7.16  Table 7.8.  Labors for Construction activity ................................................................................ 7.17  Table 7.9.  Fuel Consumption Rates for Construction Machinery............................................... 7.19  Table 7.10.  Rate of Emissions of Various Types of Vehicles....................................................... 7.19  Table 7.11.  List of Embankment Raising Sections ....................................................................... 7.20  Table 7.12A.  Impacts on Water Resources Due to Construction Activities ................................ 7.22  Table 7.13.  Details of Bridges Reconstruction ............................................................................. 7.62  Table 7.14.  Requirement of Water for Proposed Construction Works ......................................... 7.63  Table 7.15B.  List of Sensitive Noise Receptors Present along the Project Road ........................ 7.65  Table 7.16.  Noise Level Variation with Vehicle Speed ................................................................ 7.66  Table 7.17.  Impacts on Flora and Fauna due to Construction Activities ...................................... 7.67  Table 7.18.  Summary of Trees to be felled for the Proposed Improvement ................................. 7.68  CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. viii Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 List of Figures Figure 1.1.  Location Map of Phase-I Roads under TNRSP-II PPC03 ........................................... 1.3  Figure 2.1.  Typical Layout of a Bus Bay (3.5m wide)................................................................. 2.15  Figure 2.2.  Typical Layout of a Bus Bay (5.0m wide)................................................................. 2.15  Figure 2.3.  Type Design of Four Arm Channelised Intersection Showing Arrangement of Zebra Crossing ..................................................................................................................... 2.16  Figure 2.4.  Mid Block Zebra Crossing across Two-way Street ................................................... 2.17  Figure 2.5.  Table Top Pedestrian Crossing .................................................................................. 2.17  Figure 4.1.  Ombrothermic Analysis for the Project Districts......................................................... 4.7  Figure 4.2.  Map of the Project Districts showing the Profile of Relief and Slope. ...................... 4.12  Figure 4.3.  Elevation Profile of Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 . ................ 4.13  Figure 4.4.  Elevation Profile of Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No.4..................... 4.13  Figure 4.5.  Elevation Profile of Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4 .................. 4.14  Figure 4.6.  Elevation Profile of Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No. 5 .......................... 4.14  Figure 4.7.  Map of the Project Districts showing the Profile of Rocks and Minerals.................. 4.15  Figure 4.8.  Map showing Seismic Zones of India........................................................................ 4.16  Figure 4.9.  Map of Project Districts Showing the Soil Types...................................................... 4.18  Figure 4.10.  Map Showing Landuse Patterns in Project Districts.................................................. 4.22  Figure 4.11.  Comparison of Landuse Patterns in Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II ......................... 4.23  Figure 4.12.  Map Showing Irrigation and Hydrogeology of the Project Area ............................... 4.26  Figure 4.13.  Map showing Reserved Forests along Malliyakarai – Rasipuram Road.................... 4.39  Figure 4.14.  Map showing Reserved Forests along Mohanur – Namakkal Road .......................... 4.39  CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. ix Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03 List of Annexures Annexure 1.1.  Google Map and Survey of India Toposheet Showing Project Influence Area (10km) of Phase I Roads under TNRSP II............................................................................... 1  Annexure 2.1.  Chainage wise Details of Typical Cross Section ........................................................ 2  Annexure 2.2.  Typical Cross Section Adopted for Phase I Roads under TNRSP II .......................... 5  Annexure 2.3.  Codes of Practice of Indian Road Congress (IRC) in terms of Environment ........... 15  Annexure 4.1.  List of Flora & Fauna found along the Project Region ............................................. 16  Annexure 4.2.  Chainage wise Details of Trees Proposed to be Cut for the Phase-I Roads under TNRSP II .................................................................................................................. 21  Annexure 5.1.  Photos of Focus Group Discussion (FGD)................................................................ 27  Annexure 5.2.  Photos of Public Consultation................................................................................... 28  Annexure 5.3.  Filled Registration Form of Public Consultation conducted for Phase I Roads under TNRSP II .................................................................................................................. 32  Annexure 6.1.  Drawings of Realignment Locations Proposed for Corridor 2: Tiruchengode – Paramathy Road (SH 86) .......................................................................................... 33  Annexure 6.2.  Drawings of Realignments Locations Proposed for Corridor 4: Malliyakarai – Erode Road (SH 79) ............................................................................................................ 34  Annexure 6.3.  Drawings of Realignment Locations Proposed for Corridor 5: Mohanur – Rasipuram Road (SH 95) ............................................................................................................ 35  Annexure 7.1.  Activity-Impact Identification Matrix....................................................................... 36  CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. i Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Executive Summary E.1. Background Government of Tamil Nadu (GoTN) has decided to improve the State Highways in the State of Tamil Nadu with financial assistance from the World Bank under the Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project (TNRSP). The GoTN has now taken up the up-gradation, maintenance and improvement of selected roads under TNRSP-II program. Roads considered under TNRSP II are divided in to five Packages i.e., PPC01, PPC02, PPC03, PPC04 and PPC05. M/s CDM Smith India Private Limited has been entrusted by GoTN for the task of carrying out the Feasibility Studies and preparation of Detailed Project Report including Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for upgradation, maintenance and improvement of road network under package PPC03. Package PPC03 consists of 7 project roads of total length 421.44 Km. Out of these seven roads, four sections of three roads are selected as Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II, which will be implemented immediately. Details of the Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II are presented in Table E.1. Table E.1. Details of Phase-I Roads under TNRSP-II under PPC03 Road Project Road Phase-I Road Starting Ending Length No. Sections in Km 2 Omalur - Sankari - Thiruchengode - Meenkinaru near Paramathy at 26.2 Tiruchengode - Paramathy Tiruchengode at Km Km 80+100 Paramathy road (Km Section 54+800 where 45+200 to Km proposed 81+000 of SH86) Tiruchengode bypass intersects SH 86 4 Malliyakarai - Section I: Malliyakarai at Km Near 30.6 Rasipuram - Malliyakarai – 0+000 where SH79 Namagiripettai Tiruchengode - Rasipuram intersects SH30 (Km at Km 30+600 Erode Road (Km Section 81+000) where 0+000 to Km 94+660 proposed of SH79) Rasipuram bypass starts Section II: Ponkurichi at Km Mettupalayam 19.9 Rasipuram - 51+400 where at Km 71+280 Thiruchengode proposed Rasipuram where Section bypass ends proposed Tiruchengode bypass starts 5 Mohanur – Mohanur – Mohanur town at Laddiwadi at 13.35 Namakkal – Namakkal RUB of Velur- Km 13+300 Senthamangalam - Section Mohanur Road MDR where Rasipuram Road 547 (Km 15+800) proposed (Km 0+000 to Km Namakkal 54+000 of SH95) Outer Ring Road intersects SH95 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. E.1 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 E.2. Objective of the Assignment The main objective of the project is to alleviate the current unsafe and congested conditions of the road network connecting the villages and towns by providing better quality and safe roads to the users in a sustainable and environment friendly manner. The major objectives of this study are stated below:  To present to decision makers a clear assessment of potential impact associated with the proposed project intervention,  To apply a methodology which assesses and predict potential impacts and provides a) the means for impact prevention and mitigation, b) the enhancement of project benefits, and c) the minimization of long-term impacts;  To provide a specific forum in which consultation is systematically undertaken in a manner that allows stakeholders to have direct input to the environmental management process.  To assess the analysis of alternatives to bring environmental considerations into the upstream stages of development planning as well as the later stage of site selection, design and implementation, and  To recommend the environmental management measures to reduce adverse impacts. E.3. Scope of Environmental Assessment The environmental assessment scope includes screening and scoping, environmental assessment and environmental management plans for the individual project roads as required. The EA process also envisages developing a comprehensive environmental management framework for the entire project, which will be adopted as part of the environmental policy for Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project-II. E.4. Description of Project Roads Out of seven roads, three roads are considered as Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II, which will be implemented by project proponent on priority. Details of Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II under PPC03 are presented in Table E.1. The project envisages the improvements of Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II from existing two lane with earthen shoulder to two lane with paved shoulder configuration based on the lane requirements, type of land use and terrain and availability of land & maximum utilization of existing pavement. Based on the traffic assessment report and available RoW, TNRSP has formulated eight typical cross sections without compromising the provisions of Manual and terms of reference (ToR). The proposed improvement includes the widening of the project roads as per the traffic warrants, strengthening / reconstruction of the existing pavement for the entire length, provision of footpath cum drain at built-up locations, improvement / redesign of sharp curves, widening / reconstruction of existing culverts and provision of additional culverts depending on the drainage condition, junction improvements, provision for pedestrian crossing facilities, provision of traffic signs and road furniture, provision of bus shelters, and shifting of utilities. There are total ten minor realignments proposed for the Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II to overcome the geometric deficiency and to attain the desired design speed. No bypass requirement is envisaged for the Phase-I roads under CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. E.2 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 TNRSP-II since GoTN has considered bypasses for major built-ups (except for Tiruchengode), along the Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II under a separate scheme with NABARD financial assistance. The bypass for Tiruchengode is proposed to be taken up along with Phase-II roads under TNRSP II. E.5. Key Environmental Laws and Regulations Table E.2 presents the environmental regulations and legislations relevant to project roads. Table E.2. Environmental Regulation and Legislations Applicable to the Subject Project Sl. Type of Statutory Applicability Project Time Responsibility No Clearance Authority Stage Required 1 Tree felling District Felling of Pre 1 month GoTN/ TNRSP permission Collector & avenue trees construction Forest Department 2 Consent to Tamil Nadu For Construction 2-3 Concessionaire Establish Pollution establishing (Prior to months / Contractor under Air and Control Hot mix work Water Acts Board plants, initiation) Crushers and batching plants 3 Consent to Tamil Nadu For operating Construction 1-2 Concessionaire Operate under Pollution Hot mix (Prior to months / Contractor Air and Water Control plants, work Acts Board Crushers and initiation) batching plants 4 Permission to Tamil Nadu Storage, Construction 2-3 Concessionaire store Pollution Transportation (Prior to months / Contractor Hazardous Control & Disposal of work wastes Board Hazardous initiation) Wastes 5 Explosive Chief Storage of Construction 2-3 Concessionaire license Controller of explosive (Prior to months / Contractor Explosives of materials and work the Petroleum Petroleum initiation) & Explosive products Safety Organisation 6 PUC Transport For all Construction 1-2 Concessionaire certificate for Department construction (Prior to months / Contractor vehicles for of Tamil vehicles work construction Nadu initiation) 7 Quarry lease Mines and Quarrying and Construction 2-3 Concessionaire deeds and Geology borrowing (Prior to months / Contractor CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. E.3 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Type of Statutory Applicability Project Time Responsibility No Clearance Authority Stage Required license Department operations work of Tamil initiation) Nadu 8 NOC for water Central Ground water Construction 2-3 Concessionaire extraction for Ground extraction (Prior to months / Contractor construction Water work and allied Authority initiation) works E.6. Baseline Environment Data was collected from secondary sources for the macro-environmental setting like climate, physiography (Geology and slope), biological and socio-economic environment within Project Influence Area (PIA) / Project Districts. Firsthand information has been collected to record the micro- environmental features within Corridor of Impact (CoI). Collection of first hand (Primary) information includes preparation of base maps, extrapolating environmental features on proposed road design, tree enumeration, location and measurement of socio-cultural features abutting project road. E.7. Stakeholder Consultation Considering the fact that involving local communities in the project planning is basis of the participatory planning, stakeholder consultations at various levels were conducted during different stages of the project. Suggestions and options given by the people improves technical and economic efficiency of the project and suggested improvement proposals of the people (if adopted by the project) also generates sense of ownership within communities thus eases implementation process. Stakeholder consultations conducted for the project comprised one-to-one interviews, focus group discussions and structured public consultation meetings. The stake holder consultations were conducted before project design and after project design. The suggestions obtained during pre-design consultation were considered in the project design. The designs were further modified based on the suggestions obtained during post-design consultations. E.8. Information Dissemination  The consultant has conducted information dissemination by one to one campaigning about proposed improvement.  Potential project affected families were consulted to inform them about proposed road improvement program and possible environmental conflict such as tree cutting, relocation of utilities.  Structured consultation was conducted at hot spots along the project corridors for information dissemination and collecting the opinion / suggestion from the public.  Pictorial Methods were adopted to explain proposed improvement and possible environmental impacts in the concerned villages. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. E.4 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 E.9. Analysis of Alternatives It is customary to include a ‘No Action alternative’ in order to confirm that the project upgradation is a requirement of the people of Tamil Nadu and hence need to be implemented. The project roads are important highway for the overall development of the State. The ‘no action alternative’ will not allow any of these improvements therefore cannot be acceptable to the local people. The ‘no action alternative’ will not resolve this issue; on the other hand, due to the standard improvements to the project road it is most likely that the project road will serve as a much safer road for the commuters. Considering the land use, environmental features, road geometry etc., optimum levels of improvements have been proposed for the project roads. Realignments have been considered at ten locations along the project roads where geometric deficiencies occur. E.10. Potential Impacts E.10.1. Potential Negative Impacts of the Project during Construction Phase The activities during the construction phase of the project road includes leveling of site, clearing of trees along the alignment, widening of existing road with paved shoulders, construction of culverts and bridges, and quarry operations for the road work. Some of the potential direct and indirect negative impacts of the project during construction phase will be the following.  Filling in low-lying areas for embankments of the road.  Cutting of trees.  Loss of topsoil due to clearing and grubbing of vegetation for new alignment, borrow area and quarry operation, construction camps and material stacking yard.  No considerable impacts on flora and fauna due to the construction activities.  Temporary impact on the drainage pattern due to embankment, culvert and bridge constructions.  No considerable Impact on traffic management system will happen.  Increased air pollution (including dust) only during project road construction.  Increased noise levels due to the movement of construction vehicles and construction activities.  Bare minimum soil erosion leading to loss of top soil and pollution of surface water bodies.  Spillage of oils and other hazardous materials may lead to pollution of surface and sub-surface waters depending upon the quantity of spillage.  No considerable Pollution of rivers and canals due to construction of bridges and culverts. E.10.2. Potential Negative Impacts of the Project during Operation Phase During the operational phase of the project, traffic in the project road and the average speed of vehicles will increase. Some of the potential direct and indirect negative impacts of the project during operation phase are the following. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. E.5 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03  Increased noise pollution along the project roads if the traffic volume increases and if the vehicles moves at a speed more than the prescribed speed  Minimum Impact on natural drainage pattern of the project area  Pollution of water bodies and impacts on its ecosystem if hazardous chemical or oil spill into the canals and streams E.10.3. Potential Positive Impacts of the Project The positive impacts of the project are:  Reduction in air pollution and accidents along the project roads due to reduction in traffic congestion and smooth vehicular movement due to widening of the roads and provision of parking areas.  Reduction in fuel consumption and travel time due to better service level of roads  Improved safe and efficient connectivity between the project districts.  Generation of local employment during road construction  Improvement of local economy and industry due to better infrastructure facilities E.10.4. Cumulative Environmental Impact of the Project The overall effects caused by the sum of past, present and foreseeable future actions of the current project in combination with the actions of other projects are assessed. Differnent projects that are proposed or ongoing in the project region are identified and an attempt is made to asses the cumulative impacts of these projects on traffic, road safety and valued ecosystem components. The programme for all the identified projects is not currently known, so it is not possible to predict the level of disruption that may occur. However, if all these projects occur simultaneously, there could be significant cumulative impact. Though it is very unlikely that all the projects will take off at a time, never the less the contractor should be aware of other project activities in the region and plan his activities in a way to reduce impact. Traffic management measures and environmental impact mitigation measures proposed in Chapter 8 of this document and also in EMP will ensure effects are insignificant. E.11. Avoidance, Minimization, Mitigation & Enhancement Prevention or avoidance of impact is better than mitigation of impact. Hence, avoidance and reduction of adverse impacts approaches were adopted during the design stage through continued interaction between the design and environmental teams. This is reflected in the designs of the horizontal & vertical alignment, cross sections adopted, construction methods and construction materials. In-depth site investigations have been carried out so that sensitive environmental resources are effectively avoided, leading to the environmentally best-fit alignment option. E.12. Environmental Management Action Plan Environmental Management Action Plan (EMAP) deals with the implementation procedure of the guidelines and measures recommended to avoid, minimize and mitigate environmental impacts of the CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. E.6 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 project. It also includes management measures suggested for enhancement of the environmental quality along the highways. The institutional arrangement made under project will look into the implementation of project as well as EMAP and the various legal settings applicable to the project are briefly stated in Chapter 3. The avoidance, mitigation & enhancement measures for protection of the environment along highways have been discussed. Although the social environmental impacts, its mitigation and management are essential component of the EMAP, this report excludes it for the purpose of clarity and procedural requirements. Social environmental elements have been separately dealt in separate volume namely, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Action Plan (RAP). E.12.1. Objective of EMAP The EMAP is a plan of action for mitigation / management / avoidance of the negative impacts of the project and enhancement of the project corridor. For each measure to be taken, its location, timeframe, implementation and overseeing / supervision responsibilities are listed. These components of the EMAP have been given in separate EMP Reports for each project road which explains the environmental issues and the avoidance/ mitigation/ minimization or enhancement measures adopted and/or to be adopted during different phases of the project. It also provides the references for the suggested measures, responsible agency for its implementation / management as well as its timeframe. E.12.2. Cost Estimates for Environmental Management Mitigation measures proposed in the EMAP will be implemented by the Contractor. The works to be undertaken by the Contractor have been quantified and the quantities included in the respective BOQ items such as earth works, slope protection, noise barriers, road safety features, and tree plantation. Provisional quantities have also been included for additional measures that may be identified during construction and for silt fencing which will depend on the Contractors work methods and site locations. Items and quantities have also been included for enhancement measures. More general environmental management measures to be followed by the contractor have been included in the specifications and the EMAP. These cannot be quantified and are to be included in the contract rates. The budget for the environmental management for the Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II is summarized in Table E.3. Table E.3. Summary of Environmental Management Cost for Phase-I Roads under PPC03 Sl Name of the Road Section EMP Cost in Rs. No For TNRSP For Contractor 1 Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) 27,88,000 3,23,87,372 2 Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4 (SH 79) 27,88,000 4,33,12,249 3 Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4 (SH 79) 27,88,000 2,99,89,076 4 Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No. 5 (SH 95) 27,88,000 2,52,94,558 E.12.3. Organizational Framework The proposed project will be implemented by TNRSP through its Environmental Management Unit (EMU). The EMU comprises of officers from Department of Forest, GoTN, and other Environmental Engineers. The EMU will be coordinating with the field level implementing agencies such as CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. E.7 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Engineer (Supervision Consultant), Contractor and field level Highways Department (HD) officials. Role and responsibilities of important officials are detailed in the EMP Report. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. E.8 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1. Background Government of Tamil Nadu (GoTN), on behalf of TNRSP has decided to improve the roads of around 2,050 Km in the State of Tamil Nadu. Under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Phase-I (TNRSP-I), World Bank assisted Project. GoTN has improved the State Highways for a length of about 1,800 Km under various improvement programs such as upgradation, enhanced periodical maintenance, performance based maintenance and Public Private Partnership on pilot basis was also taken up. GoTN has now mooted a second phase of works namely Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project-II (TNRSP- II). The TNRSP-II is expected to cover upgradation, maintenance and improvement of the identified core road network and the project is divided into 5 packages namely PPC01, PPC02, PPC03, PPC04 and PPC05. The improvement mechanism consists of widening and strengthening of existing two lane carriageway to two lane with paved shoulder/ four lane or six lane depending upon the traffic assessment and pavement strengthening along with drainage facility, road furniture and accessories. In some cases new alignments and/or re-alignments would be required. Keeping in view the objective of such an exercise, TNRSP commissioned M/s CDM Smith India Private Limited, Bangalore to undertake the study of road network under package PPC03 as an endeavour to dwell upon appropriate technologies and bring in sophistication in the approach to this Study. The task of study involves carrying out the Feasibility Studies, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment including preparation of Detailed Project Report for upgradation, maintenance and improvement. Corridors under package PPC03 as per the Contract Agreement are given in Table 1.1 and the Location map is depicted in Figure 1.1. Table 1.1. Details of Project Roads under TNRSP-II PPC03 Road Project Road Length in No. Km 1. Omalur - Sankari- Tiruchengode - Paramathy road (Km 0/000 to Km 46.00 45/200 of SH86 2. Omalur - Sankari - Tiruchengode - Paramathy road (Km 45/200 to Km 34.90 81/000 of SH86) 3. Omalur - Mecheri Road (Km 0/000 to Km 14/600 of MDR: M307) 14.60 4. Malliyakarai - Rasipuram - Tiruchengode - Erode Road (Km 0/000 to Km 96.06 94/660 of SH79) 5. Mohanur – Namakkal – Senthamangalam - Rasipuram Road (Km 0/000 54.00 to Km 54/000 of SH95) 6. Thoppur - Mettur - Bhavani - Erode Road (Km 0/000 to Km 93/980 of 93.98 SH20) 7. Trichy - Namakkal Road (Km 0/000 to Km 77/400 of SH25) 81.90 Total Length of the PPC03 Project Roads in Km 421.44 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 1.1 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 1.2. The Project 1.2.1. Project Description Out of seven roads in PPC03, four sections of three roads are considered as Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II. Details of road sections selected as Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II program are given in Table 1.2. Table 1.2. Details of Phase-I Roads under TNRSP-II under PPC03 Road Project Road Phase-I Road Starting Ending Length No. Sections in Km 2 Omalur - Sankari Thiruchengode - Meenkinar near Paramathy at Km 26.2 - Tiruchengode - Paramathy Thiruchengode at 81+000 Paramathy road Section Km 54+800 where (Km 45+200 to proposed Km 81+000 of Thiruchengode SH86) bypass intersects SH 86 4 Malliyakarai - Section I: Malliyakarai at Near 30.6 Rasipuram - Malliyakarai – 0+000 where SH79 Namagiripettai at Tiruchengode - Rasipuram intersects SH30 Km 30+600 Erode Road (Km Section (Km 81+000) where proposed 0+000 to Km Rasipuram bypass 94+660 of SH79) starts Section II: Ponkurichi at Km Mettupalayam at 19.9 Rasipuram - 51+400 where Km 71+280 Thiruchengode proposed where proposed Section Rasipuram bypass Thiruchengode ends bypass starts 5 Mohanur – Mohanur – Mohanur town at Ladiwadi at Km 13.35 Namakkal – Namakkal RUB of Velur - 13+300 where Senthamangalam Section Mohanur Road proposed - Rasipuram Road (MDR 547) at Km Namakkal Outer (Km 0+000 to 15+650 Ring Road Km 54+000 of intersects SH95 SH95) The present report on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) deals with the environmental analysis of Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II in accordance with World Bank’s guidelines on Environmental Assessment. Figure 1.1 shows the location of project roads. 1.2.2. Objectives of the Assignment Surface transport plays a vital role in the transportation of goods and agricultural products in this State. To achieve the Government’s development objectives, the existing road infrastructure urgently requires improvement. The main objective of the project would be to alleviate the current unsafe and congested conditions of the road network connecting the villages and towns by providing better quality and safe roads to the users in a sustainable and environment friendly manner. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 1.2 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03 Figure 1.1. Location Map of Phase-I Roads under TNRSP-II PPC03 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 1.3 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 This report is prepared in accordance with the World Bank's operational policies guidelines on Environmental Assessment and to meet the statutory requirement of Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). The major objectives of this study are stated below:  To present to decision makers a clear assessment of potential impact associated with the proposed project intervention,  To apply a methodology which assesses and predict potential impacts and provides a) the means for impact prevention and mitigation, b) the enhancement of project benefits, and c) the minimization of long-term impacts;  To provide a specific forum in which consultation is systematically undertaken in a manner that allows stakeholders to have direct input to the environmental management process.  To assess the analysis of alternatives to bring environmental considerations into the upstream stages of development planning as well as the later stage of site selection, design and implementation, and  To recommend the environmental management measures to reduce adverse impacts. In order to achieve these objectives, detailed surveys and other studies have been carried out along the project roads to identify Valued Environmental Components (VEC) and corridor specific significant environmental issues (SEI). For investigation/monitoring purpose the study area has been defined as,  Corridor of Impact (CoI): is the proposed Right of Way (RoW).  Project Influence Area (PIA): PIA is the 10 Km area on either side along the alignment. Topographical and Google Map showing Project Influence Area for TNRSP-II Phase-I roads is shown in Annexure 1.1.  Project District (PD): is/are the district/districts through which project road is passing. 1.2.3. Scope of Environmental Assessment The environmental assessment scope includes screening and scoping, environmental assessment and environmental management plans for the individual project roads as required. The EA process also envisages to develop a comprehensive environmental management framework for the entire project, which will be adopted as part of the environmental policy for Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project-II. Environmental Screening and Scoping Environmental screening exercise of the project roads were undertaken to facilitate inputs on environmental considerations, apart from social, economic, and traffic & transport considerations to evaluate the adverse environmental impacts of each project corridor. Further, this report also provides scoping inputs in determining the major environmental issues and defines the scope of work for conducting environmental assessment. As per the recommendation of the Environmental Screening report, detailed Environmental Assessment has been carried out for the project roads. The scoping exercise defines geographical boundaries for the project roads for impact assessment as well as defining the project influence area to assess the impacts due to project activities. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 1.4 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Environmental Assessment The EA for project roads includes establishing environmental baseline in the study area, conducting organized stakeholder consultation, identify the range of environmental impacts, specify the measures to avoid, minimize, and mitigate negative impacts and maximize positive impacts and integrate possible environmental enhancement measures. The proposed measures will be formulated in the form of an environmental management plan with necessary budget and institutional roles for effective implementation. Separate EMPs have to be prepared for individual project roads and integrated in to project implementation agreements, including construction contract documents. Environmental Management Framework An Environmental Management Framework will be designed for the implementation of the project. The environmental management framework shall consists of overall framework which will be developed as a guidance document providing environmental planning and design criteria for of the current as well as future project roads, generic environmental management measures, institutional mechanism for implementation, capacity building and training process, and resource material to function adequately to mainstream the environmental management. 1.2.4. Project Benefits The main objective of the project is to provide safe and efficient service levels to growing traffic movements and better connectivity to the region. All road users will be benefited from the proposed improvement on account of comfort, safety and reduced vehicle operating costs. Development of the project road will help the local farmers and businessmen to trade their commodities to nearby cities/towns. Due to better infrastructure reputed educational institutes will look forward to establish in the project influence area, resulting in better education for the local inhabitants. With the advent of better two lane highway, the vehicle operating and maintenance cost is expected to go down substantially. The proposed road alignment will also include general amenities like bus bays, landscaping and tree plantation, traffic aid post, emergency medical aid post, street light at built-ups etc. and thus overall facilities to the road users shall improve. A significant economic benefit of the improvement project is generation of employment opportunities during the construction activities, which will be available to the people, including affected community. Besides, they will also draw benefits from the economic activities as a result of increased traffic flow and movement of vehicles. The project road will help in the economic upliftment of the entire region. Namakkal district is emerging as new destination for dyeing industries, since the High Court of Tamil Nadu had issued closure order to dyeing industries located in Tirupur district two years ago, as they violated the pollution norms stipulated by CPCB. Improvement of selected corridors may attract more industries in the project region. Decadal growth rate of population in Namakkal district has increased from 12.90% in 1991-2001 to 15.61% in 2001-2011. The decadal population growth in 2001-2011 is higher compared to Tamil Nadu (15.60%) as well as neighboring districts i.e., Salem (15.43%) and Erode (11.66%). Table 1.4 presents decadal population growth of Namakkal, Salem and Erode Districts and Tamil Nadu State. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 1.5 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Table 1.3. Decadal Population Growth-rate Population Decadal Growth Decadal Growth Name 1991 2001 2011 1991- 2001 in % 2001 -2011 in % Tamil Nadu 5,58,58,946 62405679 72147030 11.72011552 15.60971879 Namakkal 13,22,715 1493462 1726601 12.90882768 15.61064158 Salem 25,73,667 3016346 3482056 17.20032156 15.43954175 Erode 18,02,900 2016582 2251744 11.85212713 11.66141521 Source: Census of India, 2011 The Net State Domestic Product (NSDP) and past Per Capita Income details for Tamil Nadu and neighboring influencing States (2007-12) are given in Table 1.4 and Table 1.5 respectively. Table 1.4. Growth in Net State Domestic Product State 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 Growth Tamil Nadu 2,72,33,984 2,86,74,358 3,16,75,986 3,59,96,050 3,86,76,820 4,02,60,286 8.1% (Excluded Chennai) Karnataka 2,03,80,990 2,18,30,924 2,18,36,349 2,40,81,677 2,50,83,139 2,66,78,414 5.5% Kerala 1,35,74,746 1,44,09,392 1,57,12,270 1,70,23,691 1,86,99,759 2,02,58,724 8.3% Source: TNRSP. Unit- Rs. In crores, (Base: 2004-05) Table 1.5. Growth in Per Capita Income State 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 Growth Tamil Nadu 41,314 43,193 47,394 53,507 57,131 59,113 7.4% (Excluded Chennai) Karnataka 35,574 37,687 37,294 40,699 41,959 44,183 4.4% Kerala 40,288 42,433 45,921 49,391 53,877 57,938 7.5% Source: TNRSP. Unit-Rs. (Base: 2004-05) The above table shows that, Tamil Nadu is second highest in NSDP and PCI and it has got more potential in overall economic growth in south India. 1.2.5. Structure of the Report The EIA is organized in accordance with the stipulation of the Environmental Impact Assessment Notification 2006, World Bank Operational Policy 4.01 and the recommendation from World Bank Technical Paper Number 376: Roads and Environment: A Handbook. Accordingly the entire document is organized in two parts. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the TNRSP-II Phase-I roads acts as supporting document for the project. It identifies the impacts and proposes measures to minimize and mitigate them. Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is prepared separately for each project road. It comprises (i) a Generic Environmental Management Action Plan (Generic EMAP) for generic mitigation measures which are not directly linked to the site and (ii) a Link Specific Environmental Management Action Plan for mitigation of those impacts, which are specific to the site / corridor. The remaining part of this EIA document is organized according to the World Bank requirements as follows: CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 1.6 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chapter-2: Project Description, a brief description of the project corridors is given focusing on proposed improvements of corridors, right of way, roadway improvements, cross drainage structures, community facilities, traffic projections etc. Chapter-3: Environment Regulatory Framework presents the legal and administrative framework of World Bank, Government of India and Government of Tamil Nadu. This section underlines various clearances involved for the project corridor at the State level and at the Central level. Chapter-4: Baseline Environmental Status pronounces the existing environmental conditions along the corridor ascertained by a reconnaissance survey along with collection of secondary information pertaining to the corridor. Primary data for various environmental parameters was generated using suitable monitoring devises and methodology as stipulated by Central Pollution Control Board. Chapter-5: Public Consultation was carried out in order to know the reactions of local population and the project affected people, PAP. Meetings were held with the stake holders to record their views on the impacts caused and the suggested remedies to be adopted for the proposed project corridor. Chapter-6: Analysis of Alternatives was carried out during feasibility study, covered in Environmental Screening report, and the approved alternative is discussed in detail in this chapter. Chapter-7: Environmental Impacts, likely impacts caused on various environmental and social parameters by activities proposed for the project corridor were recorded in this chapter. Chapter-8: Mitigation & Enhancement Measures, various mitigation & enhancement measures were suggested for the impacts caused due to various activities. Chapter-9: References CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 1.7 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chapter 2. Description of the Project 2.1. General Government of Tamil Nadu (GoTN), on behalf of TNRSP has decided to improve the roads of around 2,050 Km in the State of Tamil Nadu. Under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Phase-I (TNRSP-I), World Bank assisted Project, the GoTN has improved the State Highways for a length of about 1,800 Km under various improvement programs such as upgradation, enhanced periodical maintenance, performance based maintenance and Public Private Partnership in pilot basis were also taken up. The GoTN has now mooted a second phase of works namely Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project-II (TNRSP-II). The TNRSP-II is expected to cover upgradation, maintenance and improvement of the identified core road network and the project is grouped into 5 packages namely PPC01, PPC02, PPC03, PPC04 and PPC05. The improvement mechanism consists of widening and strengthening of existing two lane carriageway to two lane with paved shoulder/ four lane or six lane depending upon the traffic assessment and pavement strengthening along with drainage facility, road furniture and accessories. In some cases new alignments and/or re-alignments may also be required. Keeping in view the objective of such an exercise, TNRSP commissioned, M/s CDM Smith India Private Limited, Bangalore to undertake the study of road network under package PPC03 as an endeavour to dwell upon appropriate technologies and bring in sophistication in the approach to this Study. The task of study involves carrying out the Feasibility Studies, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment including preparation of Detailed Project Report for upgradation, maintenance and improvement. Corridors under package PPC03 as per the Contract Agreement are given in Table 1.1 and the Location map is depicted in Figure 1.1. 2.2. Present Characteristics 2.2.1. Right of Way (RoW) Boundary stones for demarcating the ROW are available along the project road. The Available ROW along the project road varies from 20 – 25 m and at built up locations it is varying from 10- 18 m. Table 2.1 gives the distribution of length and percentage length of Phase-I poject roads with respect to ROW width. Table 2.1 Summary of Right of Way of Phase-I Roads under PPC03 Width of Existing ROW, m Total Name of the Road <16 16 – 20 20 – 25 25 – 30 > 30 Length Tiruchengode - Paramathy 0 Km 9 Km 11.2 Km 6 Km 0 Km 26.2 Km section of SH 86 0% 34.4% 42.7% 22.9% 0% 100% Malliyakarai - Tiruchengode 3 Km 17.6 Km 18.4 Km 11.0 Km 0.5 Km 50.6 Km section of SH 79 5.9% 35% 36.4% 21.7% 1.0% 100% Mohanur – Namakkal section 0 Km 2.8 Km 1.6 Km 4 Km 5 Km 13.4 Km of SH 95 0% 20.90% 11.94% 29.85% 37.31% 100% CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 2.1 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 2.2.2. Traffic Scenario The vehicle-wise average daily traffic (ADT) figures were estimated by classified count survey. The following table presents a summary of the vehicle-wise AADT (base year 2013) on the project road, for each homogenous section. Table 2.2. AADT along Homogeneous Segments of Phase-I Roads under TNRSP-II Name of the Corridor Total Vehicles AADT (PCUs) Tiruchengode to Paramathy section of Road No. 2(SH 86) 5415 7152 Malliyakarai to Rasipuram section of Road No.4 (SH 79) 5918 7049 Rasipuram to Tiruchengode section of Road No.4 (SH 79) 7503 7334 Mohanur – Namakkal section of Road No.5 (SH 95) 5426 4920 2.2.3. Road Width Existing carriageway of Tiruchengode to Paramathy section of Road No. 2 is of bituminous surface with two-lane configuration of approximately 7 m width. Entire project road is lined with earthen shoulder on either side of the carriageway and its width varies from 0.5m to 1.5m. Existing carriageway of Malliyakarai to Rasipuram and Rasipuram to Tiruchengode sections of Road No.4 is of bituminous surface with two-lane configuration with width ranging between 7 m and 7.2m. Entire project road is having earthen shoulder on either side of the carriageway and its width varies from 0.5m to 1.5m. Similarly, existing carriageway of Mohanur to Namakkal section of Road No. 5 is of bituminous surface with two-lane configuration where the width varies between 7 m and 7.2m. Entire project road has earthen shoulder on either side of the carriageway whose width varies from 0.5m to 2.5m. 2.2.4. Land Use and Roadside Environment The project stretch routes predominantly through plain terrain and in parts through rolling terrain. The land use is agricultural with pockets of major & minor built-ups. Land use pattern for Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2, includes agriculture (63.83%) and settlement (36.17%) and. For Road No. 4, Malliyakarai to Rasipuram the land cover includes mixed land use dominated by agriculture (71.97%), followed by settlements (23.97%), Forest areas (2.95%) and open area (1.31 %) and Rasipuram to Tiruchengode section consists of agriculture (82.41) and settlement (17.59). Mohanur to Namakkal section of Road No. 5 is dominated by settlement (52.60 %) followed by open land (28.57 %), agricultural land (16.88 %) and forest land (1.95 %). 2.2.5. Villages and Urban Builtup Sections Major settlements along the project corridors are Namagiripettai, Rasipuram, Tiruchengode, Mohanur and Namakkal. In theses, Namagiripettai, Rasipuram, Tiruchengode and Namakkal are being bypassed under Rural Development Scheme, GoTN funded by NABARD. Hence, those towns were excluded from the scope of work. The important settlements along the project corridors are given in Table 4.27. 2.3. Proposed Improvements Considering the importance of the project, careful planning has been made to provide various components of the highway. Improvements were proposed as per IRC guidelines and site specific CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 2.2 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 requirements that may affect the safety and operation of the highway. The proposed improvements are aimed at easing traffic congestion, reducing the road accidents by improving physical characteristics of the road, which includes geometry, pavement strength, drainage, road safety appurtenance and also enhancing the aesthetics. General philosophy followed in formulating the improvement proposals are;  Improve the existing project facilities and introducing new facilities  Strengthening/reconstruction/ new construction of the existing pavement;  Improvement of geometric deficient curves;  Provision of footpath cum built-up drains;  Provision of utility corridors and cross ducts at junctions;  Junction improvements;  Widening/ reconstruction of existing Bridge and culverts and provision of additional culverts depending on the drainage condition;  Provision for Pedestrian crossing facilities;  Provision of traffic signs and road furniture;  Improvement of road safety features;  Provision of bus bays, Truck lay bays and passenger shelters. 2.3.1. Proposed Carriageway Configuration and Cross Sections 2.3.1.1. Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) The project road predominantly has a two-lane carriageway width ranging from 7 to 7.2 m and 0.5 to 1.5m earthen shoulder on both sides except from Km 65+100 to Km 66+000. It has Intermediate Divided Carriageway of 5.5 m width with median of 1.5 m at Kandampalayam built-up. Based on traffic assessments, project corridor warrants two lane with paved shoulder. 2.3.1.1.1. Cross Sectional Elements Uniform cross sectional elements for both two with paved shoulder and four lane are formulated by TNRSP and the parameters are given below. Uniform cross sectional elements for two lane with paved shoulder is formulated by TNRSP. Further to the discussions with the client, the typical parameters are modified as per site conditions and final cross section elements are given below. Urban Section – Two Lane with Paved Shoulders  Main Carriageway – 7.0m (2x3.5m);  Paved Shoulders – Varies (end to end paved - up to available space);  Water table/ Road gullies – 0.6 (0.3x2);  Earthen shoulder – Nil;  Foot path cum drain with utility duct - 4.0m(2X2m);  Right of way – Minimum 16m. Village Section – Two Lane with Paved Shoulders  Main Carriageway – 7.0m (2x3.5m); CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 2.3 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03  Paved Shoulders – 2.5m (each on both sides);  Water table/ Road gullies – 0.6 (0.3x2);  Earthen shoulder – Nil;  Open lined drain - 3.0m (2X1.5m);  Utility corridor - 2.4m (2X1.2m);  Right of way –16m. Rural Section – Two Lane and Paved Shoulders  Main Carriageway – 7.0m (2x3.5m);  Paved Shoulders – 1.5m (each on both sides);  Water table/ Road gullies - Nil;  Earthen Shoulders – 1.0m (each on both sides);  Embankment slope – 1 in 3;  Open earthen drains on both sides;  Utility corridor - 2.0m (2X1.0m);  Right of way – Minimum 23m. Typical cross sections for different road sections were developed and is summarized as below -  C2-U-R (F): Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Urban Area (Full depth Reconstruction)  C2-U-O: Intermediate Divided Carriageway in with Paved Shoulder in Urban Area (Overlay)  C2-V-O: Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Village Area (Overlay)  C2-V-R (P): Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Village Area (Partial Depth Reconstruction)  C2-V-R (F): Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Village Area (Full Depth Reconstruction)  C2-R-O: Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Rural Area (Overlay)  C2-R-R (P): Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Rural Area (Partial Depth Reconstruction)  C2-R-R (F): Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Rural Area (Full Depth/New Reconstruction ) The chainage wise details of typical cross section are given in Annexure 2.1. Drawing of typical cross sections types is presented as Annexure 2.2. 2.3.1.2. Malliyakarai to Rasipuram and Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Sections of Road No. 4 (SH 79) The project road of both the sections predominantly has a two-lane carriageway width ranging from 7 to 7.2 m and 0.5 to 1.5 m earthen shoulder on both sides of the project road. At built-ups of Rasipuram & Thiruchengode Carriageway widths vary from 10 to 12m. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 2.4 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Based on traffic assessments explained in data report, project corridor warrants two lane with paved shoulder for section I and II. 2.3.1.2.1. Cross Sectional Elements Uniform cross sectional elements for two lane with paved shoulder is formulated by TNRSP. Further to the discussions with the client, the typical parameters are modified as per site conditions and final cross section elements are given below Urban Section – Two Lane with Paved Shoulders (Section I and II)  Main Carriageway – 7.0m (2x3.5m);  Paved Shoulders – 5m (2 x 2.5m);  Water table/ Road gullies – 0.6 (0.3x2- Included paved shoulder);  Earthen shoulder – Nil;  Foot path cum drain with utility duct - 4.0m (2x2m);  Right of way – Minimum 16m. Urban Section – Intermediate lane (Section II at Vaiyappamali Village)  Median – 0.5 (0.25x2), Shyness – 0.5 (0.25x2)  Main Carriageway – 11.0m (2x5.5m);  Foot path cum drain with utility duct - 4.0m (2X2m);  Right of way – Minimum 16m. Village Section – Two Lane with Paved Shoulders (Section I and II)  Main Carriageway – 7.0m (2x3.5m);  Paved Shoulders – 5m (2 x 2.5m);  Water table/ Road gullies – 0.6 (0.3x2- Included paved shoulder);  Earthen shoulder – Nil;  Covered lined drain -2.0m (2x1m);  Utility corridor - 2m (2x1m);  Right of way – Minimum 16m. Rural Section – Two Lane and Paved Shoulders (Section I and II)  Main Carriageway – 7.0m (2x3.5m);  Paved Shoulders – 3m (2x1.5m);  Water table/ Road gullies - Nil;  Open earthen drains on both sides;  Embankment slope – 1 in 3;  Open earthen drains on both sides;  Utility corridor - 2.0m (2x1.0m);  Right of way – Minimum 23m. Typical cross sections for different road sections were developed and are summarized as below. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 2.5 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03  C4–U - O Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Urban Area (Overlay)  C4-U – P Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Urban Area (Partial Reconstruction)  C4–U – N Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Urban Area (New Construction)  C4–V – O Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Village Area (Overlay)  C4–V – P Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder In Village Area (Partial Reconstruction)  C4–V – N Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Village Area (New Construction)  C4–R – O Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Rural Area (Overlay)  C4–R – P Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Rural Area (Partial Reconstruction)  C4–R – N Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Rural Area (New Construction)  C4–F – O Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Forest section - RHS (Over lay)  C4–F – O Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Forest Area – LHS (Overlay)  C4–U – P Intermediate carriageway in Vaiyappanmalai Location (Partial depth reconstruction) The chainage wise details of typical cross section are given in Annexure 2.1. Drawing of typical cross sections types is presented as Annexure 2.2. 2.3.1.3. Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No. 5 (SH 95) The project road of both the sections predominantly has a two-lane carriageway width ranging from 6 to 7.2 m and 0.5 to 1.5m earthen shoulder on both sides of the project road. At built-up of Mohanur Carriageway widths vary from 7 to 9m. Based on traffic assessments explained in Chapter 3 of Main Report Volume, project corridor warrants two lane with paved shoulder for section I. 2.3.1.3.1. Cross Sectional Elements Uniform cross sectional elements for two lane with paved shoulder is formulated by TNRSP. Further to the discussions with the client, the typical parameters are modified as per site conditions and final cross section elements are given below Urban Section – Four Lane with Paved Shoulders (from Ch.0+600 to Ch.2+100)  Main Carriageway – 14.0m (2x7m);  Paved Shoulders – Varies (end to end paved - up to available space);  Water table/ Road gullies – 0.6 (0.3x2 -Included in paved shoulder edges)  Earthen shoulder – Nil; CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 2.6 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03  Foot path cum drain with utility duct - 4.0m(2x2m);  Right of way – Minimum 20m. Urban Section – Two Lane with Paved Shoulders (from Ch.0+000 to Ch.0+600)  Main Carriageway – 7.0m (2x3.5m);  Paved Shoulders – 5m (2 x 2.5m);  Water table/ Road gullies – 0.6 (0.3x2- Included in paved shoulder edges);  Earthen shoulder – Nil;  Foot path cum drain with utility duct - 4.0m(2x2m);  Right of way – Minimum 16m. Village Section – Two Lane with Paved Shoulders (Section I)  Main Carriageway – 7.0m (2x3.5m);  Paved Shoulders – 5m (2 x 2.5m);  Water table/ Road gullies – 0.6 (0.3x2 -Included in paved shoulder edges)  Earthen shoulder – Nil;  Covered lined drain -2.0m (2x1m);  Utility corridor - 2m (2x1m);  Right of way –16m. Rural Section – Two Lane and Paved Shoulders (Section I)  Main Carriageway – 7.0m (2x3.5m);  Paved Shoulders – 3m (2x1.5m);  Water table/ Road gullies - Nil;  Earthen Shoulders – 2.0m (2 x1m);  Open earthen drains on both sides;  Utility corridor - 2.0m (2x1.0m);  Right of way – Minimum 23m. Typical cross sections for different road sections were developed and is summarized as below.  C5 –U-P- Four Lane Divided Carriageway with Paved Shoulder/Available Space in Urban Area from Ch.0+600 to 2+100 with ROW varying from 20m To 30m  C5 –U-P- Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder/Available Space in Urban Area from Ch. 0+000 to 0+600 with ROW varying from 16m To 20m  C5 –V-P- Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Village Area  C5 –R-P- Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Rural Area  C5 – R-N- Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Realignment Area  C5 –R-P- Two Lane Carriageway Paved Shoulder in Forest Area  C5 –R-O- Existing Two Lane ROB Approach The chainage wise details of typical cross section are given in Annexure 2.1. Drawing of typical cross sections types is presented as Annexure 2.2. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 2.7 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 2.3.2. Identification of Realignment and Bypass Provisions There are no bypasses proposed to any of the TNRSP-II Phase-I Roads. Minor realignments are proposed at deficient geometric locations. Locations of realignments are given in the Table 2.1. Detailed discussion on identification of realignment provision is presented in Chapter 6. Analysis of Alternatives. Table 2.1. List of Realignment Locations of Phase-I Roads under PPC03 Chainage Sl. No. Length (m) From (Km) To (Km) Tiruchengode to Paramathy section of Road No. 2(SH 86) 1 55+600 55+750 150.0 Malliyakarai to Rasipuram section of Road No.4 (SH 79) 1 0+320 0+500 180 2 2+900 3+130 230 3 8+260 8+580 390 4 20+600 20+800 200 5 29+600 29+930 330 Rasipuram to Tiruchengode section of Road No.4 (SH 79) 1 59+900 60+300 400 2 61+450 62+000 550 Mohanur – Namakkal section of Road No.5 (SH 95) 1 2+030 2+480 450 2 6+680 6+930 350 2.4. Culvert and Bridges The Bridge and culvert inventory was carried out to assess the existing condition and the hydrological adequacy. The detailed information on all the structural components, HFL, LWL dimensions of all the components, linear water way, vertical clearances, drainage spouts, handrails etc. are recorded. 2.4.1. Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2(SH 86) There are 28 culverts and 1 bridge on the project stretch. New balancing cross drainage structures have been proposed along the existing road based on terrain, vertical geometry etc. following IRC SP 13 guidelines. A summary of improvement proposals for cross-drainage structures are given in Table 2.2 and Table 2.3. Table 2.2. Summary of Proposal for Culverts for Thiruchengode – Paramathy Road Type of culverts, Nos. Description Total Nos. HP Box Slab Retained with minor repairs / widening 22 - 1 23 Reconstruction on Realignment - - - - Reconstruction due to poor /dilapidated - 5 - 5 condition/ inadequate waterway Additional Culverts - 4 - 4 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 2.8 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Total Numbers 32 Table 2.3. Details of Existing Bridges and Proposal for Thiruchengode – Paramathy Road Location (Ex Km) Existing Span Proposal Proposed Span Arrangement (m) Arrangement (m) 70+210 2x6.8 Retained -- 2.4.1.1. Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section (Section I) of Road No. 4 (SH 79) There are 42 culverts and 7 bridges on the project road. New balancing cross drainage structures have been proposed along the existing road based on terrain, vertical geometry etc. following IRC SP 13 guidelines. A summary of improvement proposals for cross-drainage structures are given in Table 2.4 and Table 2.5. Table 2.4. Summary of Proposals for Culverts for Malliyakarai - Rasipuram Road Type of culverts, Nos. Description Total Nos. HP Box Slab Retained with minor repairs / widening 24 - 8 32 Reconstruction on Realignment - - - - Reconstruction due to poor /dilapidated 3 7 - 10 condition/ inadequate waterway Additional Culverts - 3 - 3 Total Numbers 45 Table 2.5. Details of Existing Bridges and Proposal for Malliyakarai - Rasipuram Road Sl. Existing Span Proposed Span Location (Ex Km) Proposal No Arrangement (m) Arrangement (m) 1 4+338 2 x 3.6 Widening -- 2 12+449 30 x 0.75m dia Reconstruction 3x8x2 3 14+206 3x4 Retained -- 4 14+583 3 x 8.42 Widening -- 5 18+250 2 x 4.5 Widening -- 6 24+505 1 x 21.0 Widening -- 7 28+430 2 x 5.7 Widening -- 2.4.1.2. Rasipuram to Tiruchengode (Section II) Section of Road No. 4 (SH 79) There are 16 culverts and 1 bridge on the project road. New balancing cross drainage structures will be proposed along the existing road based on terrain, vertical geometry etc. following IRC SP 13 guidelines. A summary of improvement proposals for cross-drainage structures are given in Table 2.6 and Table 2.7. Table 2.6. Summary of Proposals for Culverts for Rasipuram - Tiruchengode Road Type of culverts, Nos. Description Total Nos. HP Box Slab Retained with minor repairs / widening 10 - 2 12 Reconstruction on Realignment - - - - Reconstruction due to poor /dilapidated 2 2 - 4 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 2.9 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 condition/ inadequate waterway Additional Culverts - 3 - 3 Total Numbers 19 Table 2.7. Details of Existing Bridges and Proposal for Rasipuram - Tiruchengode Road Sl. Existing Span Proposed Span Location (Ex Km) Proposal No Arrangement (m) Arrangement (m) New construction on 1 61+955 15 x 4.4 6 x 10.5 x 4.5 Realignment The formation width of new bridges and culverts has been considered as follows:  Culverts-12.0 m  Bridge with footpath- 14.8 m  Bridge without footpath- 12.9 m 2.4.1.3. Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No. 5 (SH 95) There are 19 culverts, 1 bridge and 1 ROB on the project stretch. New balancing cross drainage structures have been proposed along the existing road based on terrain, vertical geometry etc. following IRC SP 13 guidelines. A summary of improvement proposals for cross-drainage structures are given in Table 2.8, Table 2.9 and Table 2.10. Table 2.8. Summary of Proposals for Culverts for Mohanur – Namakkal Road Type of culverts, Nos. Description Total Nos. HP Box Slab Retained with minor repairs / widening 11 - 3 14 Reconstruction on Realignment - - - - Reconstruction due to poor /dilapidated - 5 - 5 condition/ inadequate waterway Additional Culverts - - - - Total Numbers 19 Table 2.9. Details of Existing Bridges and Proposal for Mohanur – Namakkal Road Sl. Existing Span Proposed Span Location (Ex Km) Proposal No Arrangement (m) Arrangement (m) New construction on 1 2+282 9x1.7 3 x 5.5 x 3 Realignment Table 2.10. Details of Existing ROB and Proposal for Mohanur – Namakkal Road Sl. Proposed Span Location N Existing Span Arrangement (m) Proposal Arrangement (m) (Ex Km) o 8x20.4m+19.9m+7.8m+33.2m+19. 1 3+627 Retained -- 8m+7x20.4m 2.5. Identification of Borrow Areas Extensive survey was conducted to identify borrow areas for locating suitable soil/soil aggregates mixes to be used in the construction of embankment and sub-grade. Efforts were made to locate borrow areas near the project road to avoid long haulage of the materials. Similarly, detailed survey CDM Smith India Pvt. 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The following conclusions have been made based on the exploration of potential borrow sources:  Construction materials are available with in an economical lead;  Construction materials can be obtained/exploited without any hassles during the implementation of the project;  The soil/crushed stone aggregates/ sand etc are exhibiting higher strength properties than recommended.  To procure good quality crushed stone aggregate in large quantity, the contractor is required to install his own crushing plant thus enhancing the quality of the materials; 2.6. Geotechnical Investigation Geotechnical investigations are carried out at proposed bridge locations to explore subsurface conditions by drilling boreholes to different depths in order to identify the thickness and sequences of various strata and to ascertain the sub surface profile of soils and bed rock to determine the most suitable foundation levels of structures. 2.7. Hydraulic and Hydrological Investigations All the hydraulic data for bridges has been collected from the field and it has been analyzed and studies carried out to determine the waterway of the new bridges to be constructed as per provisions of IRC: 5-1998 and IRC: SP-13. 50 year return flood was considered. 2.8. Road Safety Review Traffic safety, control devices and appurtenances are missing or ill maintained. Visibility of the existing marking or signboard is also another cause of concern. Dedicated signs for pedestrian crossing is also absent except at some locations. Place identification, cautionary, warning and mandatory signs are also missing at important location like curves, intersections, schools and built- ups. Traffic signs, road markings, and lighting are important features of traffic safety and control devices; they transmit visually vital information to drivers, and ensure increased safety and efficiency in free flow of traffic. The standard road markings and traffic signs give information about highway routes, directions, and destinations. These also give information on special obligations, prohibitions, and restrictions and caution about the existence of any hazardous conditions on or adjacent to the roadway. IRC standards were adopted for both markings and signs. 2.8.1. Road Marking The specification and standards for road markings are as per IRC: 35 1997. Lane markings are provided both with Thermoplastic paint mixed with retro-reflective beads throughout and with Raised Pavement Markers (Cat’s eye) on curves. The lane marking are provided at 3.5 m lane width and CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 2.11 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 edges of paved shoulders are proposed. The cat’s eyes at curves are provided at 9 m intervals placed at the center of the line marking spacing for improve visibility and drivability during night drive. Edge markings are provided at the carriageway edges. The markings are continuous strip of painting with breaks at the junctions. Other markings, viz, island marking, warning lines, chevron markings and directional arrows, etc. are provided at suitable locations. 2.8.2. Traffic Signs Various traffic signs, viz, regulatory, cautionary and information signs are provided in the project road at curves, intersections, median openings and at all necessary places. The specifications and standards for traffic signs are as per IRC: 67-2012. List of road signs are given in Table 2.11. Table 2.12 gives the summary of the number of proposed road signs. Table 2.11. List of Road Signs Typical Signs List of Signs Stop Sign Mandatory / Regulatory Signs No parking Signs at locations of 2.5m paved shoulder Curve Sign Object Marker Side Road Cautionary / Warning Signs Chevron Signs for curves Red reflectors Keep left Cat’s eyes Advanced Direction Sign Route Marker Sign Place Identification Sign Information Sign Overhead Cantilever Sign Boards Cluster of Reflectors Overhead Gantry Sign Boards Bus Stop Table 2.12. Summary of Road Furniture Sl. Type of Furniture Thiruchengode Malliyakarai Rasipuram – Mohanur – No – Paramathy – Rasipuram Thiruchengode Namakkal Road (SH 86) Road (SH 79) Road (SH 79) Road (SH 95) 1 60 cm equilateral 34 77 20 46 triangle (Nos.) 2 75 cm equilateral 22 27 16 4 triangle (Nos.) 3 90 cm equilateral 21 4 6 6 triangle (Nos.) 4 80 cm x 60 cm 30 25 20 - rectangular (Nos.) 5 60 cm x 45 cm - - - - rectangular (Nos.) 6 Circular Signs, 600mm 13 27 16 15 (Nos.) 7 Circular Signs, 900mm 65 70 32 35 (Nos.) CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Type of Furniture Thiruchengode Malliyakarai Rasipuram – Mohanur – No – Paramathy – Rasipuram Thiruchengode Namakkal Road (SH 86) Road (SH 79) Road (SH 79) Road (SH 95) 8 90 cm high octagon 50 55 45 57 (Nos.) 8 Direction and Place 75 100 60 4120 identification (Nos.) 9 Lane, Centerline, Edge 12150 13790 8946 1350 and other marking along strips (m²) 10 Directional arrows 4850 4050 3100 60 ,Pedestrian Crossings and letters (m²) 11 Delineators (road way 130 200 50 750 indicators, hazard markers, object markers) (Nos.) 12 "W" metal beam crash - 5 No’s 2 No’s 2 barrier (m) 13 Cantilever Overhead 2 No’s 15000 12000 6266 Sign (Nos.) 14 Road studs 100x 100 14500 760 160 - mm (Nos.) 15 Retro-reflectorised sheet - 55No’s 45No’s 30 of 250 mm x 100 mm - median, copings and crash barriers, railings etc (m²) 16 LED blinkers (Nos.) 50 No’s 2No’s 1No’s 2 17 Gantry signs (Nos.) 6 No’s 3 2 1 18 High Mast Lighting 2 9000 2400 2700 (Nos.) 19 Pedestrian Guard Rail 3500 13 5 30 (m) 20 Table Top Pedestrian 25 40No’s 28No’s 2 Crossing 21 Bull Nose - 50 No’s 45 No’s 25 22 Facility 47 77 20 42 23 Transverse Bars (All 46 No’s 27 16 46 Minor Junctions) 2.8.3. Pedestrian Hand Rails Pedestrian hand rails are proposed at following locations;  At all major junctions  Schools and hospitals  Bus bay locations CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 2.13 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 2.8.4. Project Facilities Adequate provisions of wayside amenities are provided on the project road to improve the safety for the convenience of road users and aesthetics of the surrounding environment. Litter Bins: Litter bins are provided at all bus bays and passenger shelter locations for temporarily storing the refuse and waste. Also two bins each are provided at all major junctions of the project corridor. 2.8.5. Bus Bays with Passenger’s Shelters Bus bays with passenger shelters are provided with adequate paving of lay bye area, drainage and road markings confirming to IRC_80:1998, where adequate space is available considering the safety and future traffic. Additional facilities like Pedestrian crossings, signboards, etc. are also provided at these locations for enhanced safety. Details of bus bay location are presented in Table 2.13. A typical layout is shown Figure 2.1 and Figure 2.2. Table 2.13. List of Bus Bay with Passenger’s Shelter Sl. Sl. Des. Chainage (Km) Side Des.Chainage (Km) Side No. No. Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No.2 (SH 86) 1 57+450 LHS 18 67+500 RHS 2 57+240 RHS 19 67+820 LHS 3 58+140 LHS 20 68+000 RHS 4 58+280 RHS 21 69+430 LHS 5 59+720 RHS 22 69+550 RHS 6 59+870 LHS 23 70+340 RHS 7 60+570 RHS 24 70+500 LHS 8 60+780 LHS 25 71+620 RHS 9 63+630 LHS 26 71+870 LHS 10 63+750 RHS 27 73+090 LHS 11 64+180 RHS 28 73+220 RHS 12 64+360 LHS 29 74+200 LHS 13 65+680 LHS 30 74+460 RHS 14 65+470 RHS 31 76+250 RHS 15 66+270 RHS 32 76+570 LHS 16 66+400 LHS 33 79+040 RHS 17 67+380 LHS 34 79+160 LHS Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section (Sec I) of Road No.4 (SH 79) 1 0+308 LHS 19 16+030 RHS 2 2+550 LHS 20 16+450 LHS 3 2+655 RHS 21 17+850 RHS 4 4+050 LHS 22 18+000 LHS 5 4+850 RHS 23 20+300 LHS 6 6+200 LHS 24 20+300 RHS 7 6+600 RHS 25 21+500 RHS 8 7+700 LHS 26 21+760 LHS 9 7+900 RHS 27 23+000 RHS 10 9+500 LHS 28 23+050 LHS 11 9+700 RHS 29 24+200 LHS CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Chainage (Km) Side Des.Chainage (Km) Side No. No. 12 10+300 LHS 30 24+200 RHS 13 10+500 RHS 31 26+500 RHS 14 11+850 LHS 32 26+650 LHS 15 12+600 RHS 33 28+600 LHS 16 13+400 LHS 34 28+700 RHS 17 13+800 RHS 35 29+050 RHS 18 14+350 LHS 36 29+350 LHS Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section (Sec II) of Road No. 4 (SH 79) 1 51+750 LHS 15 61+300 RHS 2 51+800 RHS 16 61+400 LHS 3 53+850 RHS 17 62+250 RHS 4 53+900 LHS 18 62+350 LHS 5 54+600 LHS 19 63+700 LHS 6 54+630 RHS 20 63+800 RHS 7 55+500 LHS 21 66+350 RHS 8 55+550 RHS 22 66+400 LHS 9 57+650 RHS 23 67+200 LHS 10 57+700 LHS 24 67+350 RHS 11 58+450 LHS 25 69+600 LHS 12 58+650 RHS 26 69+640 RHS 13 60+200 RHS 27 70+500 RHS 14 60+350 LHS 28 70+550 LHS Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No. 5 (SH 95) 1 1+210 LHS   12 8+150 RHS 2 1+340 RHS   13 9+100 RHS 3 1+900 LHS   14 9+100 LHS 4 1+900 RHS   15 10+010 RHS 5 1+790 RHS   16 10+110 LHS 6 2+990 LHS   17 11+620 LHS 7 5+020 RHS   18 11+620 RHS 8 5+050 LHS   19 12+160 RHS 9 6+260 LHS   20 12+300 LHS 10 6+480 RHS   21 12+700 LHS 11 8+150 LHS   22 12+800 RHS   Figure 2.1. Typical Layout of a Bus Bay (3.5m wide) CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 2.15 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03   Figure 2.2. Typical Layout of a Bus Bay (5.0m wide) 2.8.6. Pedestrian Crossings Adequate pedestrian crossing facilities conforming to IRC_103:2012 are provided at all important intersections and such other locations where substantial conflict exists between vehicular and pedestrian movements. 2.8.6.1. Crossings at Intersections Controlled form of at-grade pedestrian crossings with zebra lines and road studs are provided at all major intersections with ample lighting to facilitate night vision at crossings. A separate signal phase is provided for pedestrian crossings at signalized junctions. Figure 2.3. Type Design of Four Arm Channelised Intersection Showing Arrangement of Zebra Crossing 2.8.6.2. Mid Block Zebra Crossings With reference to IRC_103:2012, mid-block zebra crossings are provided where distance between two consecutive intersections is more than 300 m and simultaneously, there is a genuine demand for such facility i.e. at important crossing locations like schools, hospitals and bus stop locations. At such important crossing locations, provision is given for additional safety measures like raised footpath and railings along with zebra crossings and road studs with markings and cautionary signs. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 2.16 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Figure 2.4. Mid Block Zebra Crossing across Two-way Street   Figure 2.5. Table Top Pedestrian Crossing   2.9. Road Construction Standards, Norms and Guidelines Codes of Practice of Indian Road Congress (IRC), particular to environmental issues, which are relevant to the proposed project, are presented as Annexure 2.3. These guidelines should be followed by the implementing agency during road construction CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 2.17 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chapter 3. Environmental Regulatory Framework 3.1. Applicable Regulations The chapter presents a review of the existing institutions and legislations relevant to the project at the National and State level. The various statutory clearances from various state and central government authorities and the institutional and legal frameworks are discussed in the following sections. 3.1.1. Legal Framework The Government of India has laid out various policy guidelines, acts and regulations pertaining to environment. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 provides umbrella legislation for the protection of environment. As per this Act, the responsibility to administer the legislation has been jointly entrusted to the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) / Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) in the present context. More details on the legal framework of Government of India and State Government regulations and clearance procedures are envisaged in the following Sections. 3.1.2. Key Environmental Laws and Regulations of GoI The Indian constitution makes environmental protection an explicit duty for every citizen by the statement, “It shall be duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the environment including forests, lakes, rivers, wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures”. In addition, GoI has laid out various policy guidelines, acts and regulations pertaining to sustenance of environment and these have been presented in the following sections. 3.1.2.1. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 The Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986 is the umbrella legislation providing for the protection of environment in the country. This Act provided for the Environment (Protection) Rules, which were formulated in 1986, the Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 1994 and the Amendments thereto (up to July 2004), and various other notifications. 3.1.2.2. EIA Notification, 2006 The EIA notification dated 14th September, 2006 imposes certain restrictions and prohibitions on new projects or activities, or on the expansion or modernization of existing projects or activities based on their potential environmental impacts as indicated in the schedule to the notification, being undertaken in any part of India, unless prior environmental clearance has been accorded by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) or the State or Union territory Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA). Item No 7(f) of the EIA notification, 2006 specifies that Expansion of National Highways greater than 100 Km involving additional right of way or land acquisition greater than 40 m on existing alignments and 60 m on re- alignments or bypasses is categorized as “A” project and requires prior environmental clearance from CDM Smith India Pvt. 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The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 This act provided for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining and restoring of the wholesomeness of water. The Act resulted in the establishment of the Central and State level Pollution Control Boards whose responsibilities include managing water quality and effluent standards, as well as monitoring water quality, prosecuting offenders and issuing licenses for construction and operation of certain facilities. The Contractor has to obtain consent to establish for construction camps from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board as per the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974, since it involves discharge of waste water from construction camps. 3.1.2.4. The Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 This act provides for prevention, control and abatement of air pollution. ‘Air Pollution’ means the presence in the atmosphere of any ‘air pollutant’ which means any solid, liquid or gaseous substance (including noise) present in the atmosphere in such concentration as may be or tend to be injurious to human beings or other living creatures or plants or property or environment. The SPCB is empowered to implement air quality standards and monitor and prosecute offenders under The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. The Contractor has to obtain consent to establish and consent to operate for construction camps from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board as per the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981, since it involves operation of Hot Mix Plants and Diesel Generator Sets. 3.1.2.5. Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 The ambient air quality standards in respect of noise for different areas/zones are specified in the Schedule of these rules. The State Government may categorize the areas into industrial, commercial, residential or silence areas/zones for the purpose of implementation of noise standards for different areas. As per these rules, an area comprising not less than 100 meters around hospitals, educational institutions and courts may be declared as silence area/zone. The noise levels in any area/zone shall not exceed the ambient air quality standards in respect of noise as specified in the Schedule. The State Pollution Control Board is responsible for the enforcement of noise pollution control measures and the due compliance of the ambient air quality standards in respect of noise. The proposed project in its construction and operation phases may attract the provisions of these rules if the noise level from the construction machinery and the vehicles are above the standards. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 3.2 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 3.1.2.6. Fly Ash Notification, 2007 The notification specifies the responsibility of highway agencies for use of fly ash for road construction, if any thermal power plant is located within 100 Km from it. Since, Mettur Thermal Power Plant is located within 100 Km from the proposed project corridors, provisions of the said notification is applicable for the project. 3.1.2.7. The Explosives Act (& Rules), 1884 (revised in 1983) This Act specifies regulations regarding the use of explosives and precautionary measures while blasting and quarrying. Provisions of these rules are applicable to this project. 3.1.2.8. The Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2000 The Municipal Solid Waste (management & Handling) Rules, 2000 (MSW Rules) establish consistent regulation governing collection, segregation, transportation, and disposal of types of municipal solid wastes throughout India. The MSW Rules seeks to minimize the burden of on landfills for the disposal of municipal waste by adopting appropriate waste segregation and treatment technologies. Establishing construction camp during construction phase may attract the provisions of this rule. 3.1.2.9. The Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008 The Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Trans boundary movement) Rules, 2008 and its subsequent amendment were created to provide ‘cradle-to grave’ or comprehensive guidance to the generators, transporters and operators of disposal facilities among others, and monitoring norms for State governments. As per the provisions of Rules, every occupier handling, or recycler recycling, hazardous wastes including facility for collection, reception, treatment, transport, storage and disposal of such wastes is required to obtain authorization from concerned State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) / Pollution Control Committee (PCC) in UT for any of the said activities. 3.1.2.10. The E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011 These rules shall apply to every producer, consumer or bulk consumer involved in the manufacture, sale, purchase and processing of electrical and electronic equipment or components as specified in Schedule I (of E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011), collection centre, dismantler and recycler of e-waste. The project is likely to generate e-waste from the equipment and machineries used construction activity. Hence the said rule is applicable for the subject project. Workers engaged in dismantling and handling e-waste are to be issued with proper personal protective equipment (gloves, dust mask etc.) The recoverable items are to be sold only to authorized recyclers. 3.1.2.11. Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001 These rules shall apply to every manufacturer, importer, re-conditioner, assembler, dealer, recycler, auctioneer, consumer and bulk consumer involved in manufacture, processing, sale, purchase and use of batteries or components thereof. Establishing construction camp may attract these kind of activities and applicable for the subject project. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 3.3 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 3.1.2.12. Policies of Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India National Environmental Policy, 2006 This policy intends to mainstream environmental concerns in all developmental activities. The policy stresses on conservation of critical environmental resources, intra-generational and inter-generational equity, efficiency in environmental resource use and adoption of a pre-cautionary approach Ground Water Recharge Groundwater recharging structures should be constructed along the road for ground water recharge. MoEF&CC insists this while issuing environmental clearance for road projects. 3.1.3. Environmental Requirements of the State 3.1.3.1. Tamil Nadu Forest Act 1882 and Tamil Nadu Timber Transit Rules No person shall move timber notified as Schedule Timber under the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882 into or from or within the State by land, water or air unless such timber is accompanied by a permit issued by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department. Black wood, Red Sanders, Rosewood, Sandalwood and Teakwood are trees notified as Schedule Timber under Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882. Since the project envisages cutting of non-schedule trees for widening of existing at-grade road, requires permit from respective District Collectors and forest department for cutting of trees and their transportation. 3.1.4. Other Legislation Applicable to Road Construction Environmental issues during road construction stage generally involve equity, safety, and public health issues. The road construction agencies require complying with laws of the land, which include inter alia, the following.  Workmen's Compensation Act 1923 (the Act provides for compensation in case of injury by accident arising out of and during the course of employment);  Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 (gratuity is payable to an employee under the Act on satisfaction of certain conditions on separation if an employee has completed 5 years);  Employees PF and Miscellaneous Provision Act, 1952 (the Act provides for monthly contributions by the employer plus workers);  Maternity Benefit Act, 1951 (the Act provides for leave and some other benefits to women employees in case of confinement or miscarriage, etc.);  Contact Labor (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 (the Act provides for certain welfare measures to be provided by the contractor to contract labour);  Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (the employer is supposed to pay not less than the Minimum Wages fixed by appropriate Government as per provisions of the);  Payment of Wages Act, 1936 (it lays down as to by what date the wages are to be paid, when it will' be paid and what deductions can be made from the wages of the workers); CDM Smith India Pvt. 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The trade unions registered under the Act have been given certain immunities from civil and criminal liabilities);  Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act; 1986 (the Act prohibits employment of children below 14 years of age in certain occupations and processes and provides for regulation of employment of children in all other occupations and processes. Employment of child labour is prohibited in Building and Construction Industry);  Inter-State Migrant Workmen’s (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979 (the inter-state migrant workers, in an establishment to which this Act becomes applicable, are required to be provided certain facilities such as housing, medical aid, traveling expenses from home to the establishment and back, etc.);  The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 and the Cess Act of 1996 (all the establishments who carry on any building or other construction work and employs 10 or more workers are covered under this Act; the employer of the establishment is required to provide safety measures at the building or construction work and other welfare measures, such as canteens, first-aid facilities, ambulance, housing accommodation for Workers near the workplace, etc.);  The Factories Act, 1948 (the Act lays down the procedure for approval of plans before setting up a factory, health and safety provisions, welfare provisions, working hours and rendering information-regarding accidents or dangerous occurrences to designated authorities);  Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules, 1996.(this rule provides for operation of on-site and Off-site Emergency Plans during chemical disaster) 3.1.5. World Bank Environmental Requirements 3.1.5.1. Operational Policies of the World Bank The following World Bank Operational Policies (OP) are relevant with respect to the proposed project and are reviewed below:  OP 4.01 - Environmental Assessment  OP 4.04 – Natural Habitats  OP 4.11 – Physical Cultural Resources  OP 4.12 – Involuntary Resettlement CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 3.5 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03  OP 4.36 – Forests O.P. 4.01. Environmental Assessment O.P. 4.01 intents to help ensure the environmental and social soundness and sustainability of investment projects and to support integration of environmental and social aspects of projects into the decision making process. OP 4.01 specifies the environmental screening to be carried out for each proposed project to determine the appropriate extent and type of EA to be carried out. Projects are classified into one of following four categories, depending on the type, location, sensitivity, and scale of the project and the nature and magnitude of its potential environmental impacts. Category A: A proposed project is classified as Category A if it is likely to have significant adverse environmental impacts that are sensitive, diverse, or unprecedented. These impacts may affect an area broader than the sites or facilities subject to physical works. EA for a Category A project examines the project’s potential negative and positive environmental impacts, compares them with those of feasible alternatives (including the “without project” situation), and recommends any measures needed to prevent, minimize, mitigate, or compensate for adverse impacts and improve environmental performance. A comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment Report is to be prepared for a Category A project. Category B: A proposed project is classified as Category B if its potential adverse environmental impacts on human populations or environmentally important areas – including wetlands, forests, grasslands, and other natural habitats – are less adverse than those of Category A projects. These impacts are site-specific; few if any of them are irreversible; and in most cases mitigatory measures can be designed more readily than for Category A projects. The scope of EA for a Category B project may vary from project to project, but it is narrower than that of Category A Environmental Assessment. Category C: A proposed project is classified as Category C if it is likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts. Beyond screening, no further EA action is required for a Category C project. Based on the assessment of project activities and their anticipated impacts, the selected corridors in the project has been categorized as “Category A Project” and requires a project specific EA and EMP. O.P. 4.04. Natural Habitats The objective of this policy is to promote environmentally sustainable development by supporting the protection, conservation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of natural habitats and their functions. Operational Policy 4.04 is applicable to the project, Since, Section 1 of Road no. 4 - Malliyakarai to Rasipuram section of SH 79 & Road no. 5 – Mohanur to Namakkal Section of SH 95 is abutting reserved forests areas. O.P. 4.11. Physical Cultural Resources This policy addresses physical cultural resources, which are defined as movable or immovable objects, sites, structures, groups of structures, and natural features and landscapes that have archaeological, paleontological, historical, architectural, religious, aesthetic, or other cultural significance. Impacts on physical cultural resources should be addressed as an integral part of the EA CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 3.6 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 process. The following projects are to be classified during the environmental screening process as Category A or B:  Any project involving significant excavations, demolition, movement of earth, flooding, or other environmental changes; and  Any project located in, or in the vicinity of, a physical cultural resources site. The proposed fast track corridor does not fall in any of the categories described above. O.P. 4.12. Involuntary Resettlement The bank’s policy on involuntary resettlement covers those displaced by the project’s activities. For any sub-project involving land acquisition and associated impacts, a draft RAP is required, prior to the approval of sub-project and borrowers will implement the RAP in advance of sub-project implementation. Since land acquisition is involved in this sub-project, RAP is to be prepared for this sub-project. O.P. 4.36. Forests The objective of this policy is to harness the potential of forests to reduce poverty in a sustainable manner, integrate forests effectively into sustainable economic development, and protect the vital local and global environmental services and values of forests. This policy applies to the following types of bank-financed investment projects: Projects that have or may have impacts on the health and quality of forests; Projects that affect the rights and welfare of people and their level of dependence upon or interaction with forests; and Projects that aim to bring about changes in the management, protection or utilization of natural forests or plantations, whether they are publicly, privately or communally owned. The Bank does not finance projects that in its opinion would involve significant conversion or degradation of critical forest areas or related critical natural habitats. The project roads trigger the OP 4.36. Since, Section 1 of Road no. 4 - Malliyakarai to Rasipuram of SH 79 & Road no. 5 – Mohanur to Namakkal Section of SH 95 is abutting reserved forests areas. However, there is no conversion of critical forest areas or related critical natural habitats for proposed project improvement. 3.1.6. Summary of Clearance Requirement Summary of clearance required for the project roads under various regulations discussed above is presented in Table 3.1. Table 3.1. Environmental Regulations Applicable to Phase-I Roads under TNRSP-II PPC03 Sl. Type of Statutory Applicability Project Time Responsibility No Clearance Authority Stage Required 1 Tree felling District Felling of Pre 1 month GoTN/ TNRSP permission Collector & avenue trees construction Forest Department CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 3.7 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Type of Statutory Applicability Project Time Responsibility No Clearance Authority Stage Required 2 Consent to Tamil Nadu For Construction 2-3 Concessionaire Establish Pollution establishing (Prior to months / Contractor under Air and Control Hot mix work Water Acts Board plants, initiation) Crushers and batching plants 3 Consent to Tamil Nadu For operating Construction 1-2 Concessionaire Operate under Pollution Hot mix (Prior to months / Contractor Air and Water Control plants, work Acts Board Crushers and initiation) batching plants 4 Permission to Tamil Nadu Storage, Construction 2-3 Concessionaire store Pollution Transportation (Prior to months / Contractor Hazardous Control & Disposal of work wastes Board Hazardous initiation) Wastes 5 Explosive Chief Storage of Construction 2-3 Concessionaire license Controller of explosive (Prior to months / Contractor Explosives, materials and work petroleum & Petroleum initiation) Explosive products Safety Organisation 6 PUC Transport For all Construction 1-2 Concessionaire certificate for Department construction (Prior to months / Contractor vehicles for of Tamil vehicles work construction Nadu initiation) 7 Quarry lease Mines and Quarrying and Construction 2-3 Concessionaire deeds and Geology borrowing (Prior to months / Contractor license Department operations work of Tamil initiation) Nadu 8 NOC for water Central Ground water Construction 2-3 Concessionaire extraction for Ground extraction (Prior to months / Contractor construction Water work and allied Authority initiation) works CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 3.8 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chapter 4. Baseline Environmental Status 4.1. Background Collecting the baseline environmental status of the project influence area helps to predict the magnitude of impacts that are likely to be caused due to the proposed improvements of the selected project roads on different environmental components of the project influence area. In order to assess the baseline environmental status of the project influence area, field visits were conducted by the Consultant. This involved field inspection at all the sensitive locations, collection of secondary information for all the environmental components and discussions with the officials of various departments, NGO’s and local public. Based on the existing environmental scenario potential impacts of road improvement will be identified and accordingly management plan will be proposed in forthcoming sections. The baseline environmental conditions will help in comparing and to monitor the predicted negative and positive impacts resulting from the project during construction and operation phases. Data was collected from secondary sources for the macro-environmental setting like climate, physiography (Geology and slope), biological and socio-economic environment. Firsthand information have been collected to record the micro-environmental features within and adjacent to the project corridor. Collection of first hand (Primary) information includes preparation of base maps, extrapolating environmental features on proposed road design, tree enumeration, location and measurement of socio-cultural features abutting project road. Data was also recorded at sites used for extraction of materials for construction but generally outside the project corridor e.g. borrows areas and quarries. Ambient Air, Noise and water quality samples were collected at important locations in terms of environment quality to prepare a baseline database. Consultation was another source of information to explain local conditions like submergence, recent floods etc. However these consultation results were largely based on short term memories like information on floods, submergence but still it was helpful in comparing secondary information. As part of baseline environmental study, environmental monitoring was conducted for environmental attributes such as Air, Noise, Water and Soil. The sampling and monitoring locations were identified based on the land use type, topography and the sensitive receptors present along the project corridors. Environmental monitoring was conducted for one month between mid of February to mid of March. Ambient air quality was measured at 6 locations and the ambient noise level was measured at 12 locations. Ground water samples were drawn from 8 locations and Soil samples were collected from 5 locations along the project road. In addition to the baseline environmental monitoring, field inspection at all the sensitive locations, collection of secondary information for all the environmental components and discussions with the officials, NGO’s and local public were conducted by the Consultants. A joint site inspection was conducted with Forest officials on 10th January, 2014 to identify the forest areas present along the Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II PPC03. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.1 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 The baseline environmental status is presented in the following six environmental attributes:  Air Environment  Land Environment  Water Environment  Noise Environment  Biological Environment  Socio- economic and Health Environment 4.2. Study Area To study the baseline environmental profile of the project area, the project impact zone has been classified in to two: Direct Impact Zone (DIZ): This consists of the RoW and a strip of land within 50 m on either side of the RoW of the proposed alignment. Detailed inventory of environmental features has been carried out in this zone. Indirect Impact Zone (IIZ): This consists of a strip of land within 10 Km aerial distance on either side of the proposed RoW. The presence of sensitive environmental features specifically mentioned in Section III of Annexure I (Form I) to the EIA Notification 2006 was identified in this zone. The project corridors falls in two districts namely Salem and Namakkal in the State of Tamil Nadu. Namakkal district is a newly formed district from Salem district. It came in to existence on 01.01.1997. The district is bounded by Salem on the north, Karur on the south, Trichy and Salem on the east and Erode on the West. Namakkal district is situated at 110 00’ and 12o00’ of the North latitude and 77o 40' and 78o 05' of the East longitude. Salem District is one of the biggest districts in Tamil Nadu. It is bounded on the North by Darmapuri district, on the South by Namakkal and Erode districts, the Western Ghats in the West and on the East by Villupuram district. District is situated at 11o 14’ and 12o 53’ of the North latitude and 77o 44' and 78o 50' of the East longitude. 4.3. Data Sources Recent data on baseline environment component were collected from various sources of government departments, District and Taluk offices, literature and publications, websites etc. The general information of each district was collected from district hand book and their official websites. Details regarding the ground water were obtained from the reports of Central Ground Water Board. All meteorological data such as rainfall, temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and wind direction were collected from IMD, Pune. Baseline environmental monitoring programme for various environmental attributes was conducted during February-Mach, 2014 and the details thereof is presented in subsequent sections. Baseline environmental monitoring was conducted as per the guidelines of CPCB. NABL accredited and MoEF&CC approved, Aqua Designs India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai and Chennai Testing Labs, Chennai have conducted the baseline environmental monitoring for the project. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.2 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 4.4. Air Environment – Baseline Air environment is relatively free from pollution along the project road traversing through agrarian rural and small semi urban areas. As a part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), climatic component has been studied to establish the benchmarks to understand air quality in the project influence area. 4.4.1. Meteorological Factors and Climates Climate: Among all other physical factors, climate is the most important factor-influencing environment because it plays a vital role in determining the evolution of landforms (erosion, soil characteristics), types of flora and fauna (ecological diversity), the productivity of ecosystems as well it has an influence on the pollution loads on the environment. Rainfall, temperature, and winds are the principal climatic components that serve to transport, disperse various forms of pollution into the atmosphere and on the ground. India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the nodal agency responsible for monitoring and recording the climatic parameters. Long-term climatic data were obtained for the project districts to establish a general trend. Monthly average data for 30 years (1971-2000) were considered for analyzing the climatic variables like temperature, humidity and wind speed. Rainfall, the most critical climatic variable was analysed for its long-term trend (50 years; 1941-1990) and also for the recent phenomena (2008-2012). Both Salem and Namakkal districts experience semi-arid tropical climate wherein four distinct seasons viz., South west monsoon (June – Sep.), North East monsoon (Oct – Dec.), winter season (Jan. – Feb.) and summer season (April – May) are experienced. Temperature: Temperature pattern for Namakkal and Salem districts are shown in Table 4.1 and Table 4.2. Table 4.1. Temperature Profile of Salem District Monthly Temperature Values (oC) Month Maximum Minimum Mean Jan 31.80 19.48 25.64 Feb 34.36 21.01 27.67 Mar 36.93 23.20 30.05 Apr 37.92 25.62 31.75 May 37.48 25.32 31.38 June 35.27 24.51 29.88 Jul 34.16 23.85 29.00 Aug 33.69 23.53 28.59 Sep 33.66 23.31 28.48 Oct 32.46 22.88 27.66 Nov 31.27 21.69 26.47 Dec 30.55 20.10 25.30 Avrg 34.13 22.89 28.49 Source: Data Collected from IMD, Pune CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.3 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Table 4.2. Temperature Profile of Namakkal District Monthly Temperature Values (oC) Month Maximum Minimum Mean Jan 26.30 14.58 20.43 Feb 28.24 15.71 21.97 Mar 30.36 17.69 24.02 Apr 31.22 19.81 25.52 May 30.96 20.12 25.54 Jun 28.65 19.48 24.07 Jul 27.65 18.96 23.31 Aug 27.53 18.74 23.14 Sep 27.74 18.46 23.12 Oct 26.79 18.03 22.41 Nov 25.61 16.87 21.25 Dec 25.31 15.44 20.37 Avrg 28.03 17.82 22.93 Source: Data Collected from IMD, Pune Maximum temperature recorded in the months of March-May and minimum temperature recorded in the months of November to February at both Salem and Namakkal. The monthly mean temperature varies from 20.0 to 26.0 degrees at Namakkal, whereas the monthly mean temperature varies between 25.0 to 32.0 degrees at Salem. Rainfall: Rainfall at Salem district is moderate. Rainfall in Salem district is for the period of 2008-12 presented in Table 4.3. The average rainfall for the first 5 years (2008-12) works out to 1049.64 mm, which is higher than the State average of 943 mm. However, the long term average rainfall for Salem is only 898 mm. No. of average rainy days per year is 52. The north east monsoon period is the major rainy season accounting for 36% of the normal rainfall, followed by southwest monsoon (45%). Table 4.3. Monthly Rainfall in Salem District Monthly Rainfall (in mm) at Salem District Month 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Monthly Average Jan 4.6 2.3 0.6 2.4 0 2.0 Feb 10.4 0 0 6.3 0 3.3 Mar 99.4 16.9 2.8 20.5 0 27.9 Apr 35.5 42.4 21.9 144.1 36.1 56.0 May 132.2 130.4 129.2 46.8 79.2 103.6 Jun 53.1 64.7 124.5 38.5 52.4 66.6 Jul 95.8 63.2 111.9 85.3 99.4 91.1 Aug 262.6 165.5 202.8 184.1 144.6 191.9 Sep 72.5 167.9 106.6 140.5 144.6 126.4 Oct 163.2 56.1 165 170.7 198.3 150.7 Nov 197.0 142.8 328.7 229.6 62 192.0 Dec 13.2 44.7 70.5 47.0 14.9 38.1 Annual Rainfall 1139.50 896.90 1264.50 1115.80 831.50 Source: http://www.imd.gov.in/ Namakkal is one the dry district of Tamil Nadu state and is one of the six districts in the state receiving less than 800 mm annual rainfall on an average. The average rainfall at Namakkal district for a period of 2008-12 works out to 758.2 mm, which is lower than the State average of 943 mm. The long-term average rainfall for Namakkal is 776 mm. The average rainfall days in a year is 44mm. The CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.4 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 northeast monsoon period is the major rainy season accounting for 41% of the normal rainfall, followed by southwest monsoon (37%). Rainfall in Namakkal district for a period of 2008-12 is presented in Table 4.4. Table 4.4. Monthly Rainfall in Namakkal District Monthly Rainfall (in mm) at Namakkal District Month 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Monthly Average Jan 6 0 0 2.2 0.1 1.7 Feb 0.4 0 0 8.5 0 1.8 Mar 85.4 25.1 0 4.1 0 22.9 Apr 49.4 12.2 18 152.8 35.3 53.5 May 103.8 118.6 116.6 80.6 33.3 90.6 Jun 17.6 22.3 58.6 9.4 1.9 22.0 Jul 70 9.1 68.9 55 55.6 51.7 Aug 231.6 105.8 100.3 116.2 63.1 123.4 Sep 61.6 113 75.8 75.9 84.1 82.1 Oct 126.9 34.5 118.7 175.7 164.3 124.0 Nov 192.4 136.9 258.8 147.2 53.4 157.7 Dec 12.2 36.1 51.5 33.6 0.6 26.8 Annual Rainfall 957.30 613.60 867.20 861.20 491.70 Source: http://www.imd.gov.in/ January to March is dry period for both the districts. Highest rainfall is receiving in the North East Monsoon than the South West Monsoon. Relative Humidity: The nature and characteristics of the pollutants will vary with change of the humidity in the atmosphere. Fog provides possibility for suspended particles to coalesce and enhances chemical reaction of the gaseous pollutants. Table 4.5. Comparison of Average Monthly Relative Humidity of the Project District Average Relative Mont Humidity (%) h Salem Namakkal Jan 55.64 61.05 Feb 49.87 57.86 Mar 45.52 52.41 Apr 50.31 59.19 May 55.65 65.05 Jun 67.1 67.19 Jul 63.61 74.34 Aug 65.17 75.23 Sep 66.44 75.24 Oct 70.97 81.1 Nov 68.45 76.61 Dec 63.43 71.41 Source: Data collected from IMD, Pune In general, Namakkal district records higher relative humidity due to the hill areas surrounding the district. Relative humidity variation between day and night are higher resulting in higher probability of pest and disease incidences. The highest humidity recorded in the month of October which is 81.1% and the lowest humidity recorded in the month of March, which is 52.41%. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.5 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 In Salem district, relative humidity is high during the south west monsoon period and generally moderate in the rest of the year. But on an average the relative humidity is low at Salem compared to that of Namakkal. The humidity in the summer afternoons is comparatively very low. The highest humidity recorded in the month of October (~ 71%) and the lowest in the month of Mar (~ 46 % ). Wind Speed: Wind speed and wind direction have a significant role on the dispersion of atmospheric pollutants and therefore, the air quality of the area. Ground level concentrations for the pollutants are inversely proportional to the wind speed in the down wind direction, while in upwind direction no effect will be observed and in cross wind direction partial effect due to the emission sources is observed. Table 4.6. Comparison Average Monthly Wind Speed of the Project Districts Wind Speed (Km/hr) Month Salem Namakkal Jan 3.85 6.08 Feb 3.85 5.96 Mar 4.25 6.84 Apr 4.44 6.76 May 3.77 7.64 Jun 4.36 11.6 Jul 4.06 11.29 Aug 3.72 10.37 Sep 2.79 7.38 Oct 2.45 5.91 Nov 2.81 5.15 Dec 3.4 7.95 Source: Data collected from IMD, Pune In Namakkal district, during October to March, wind blows generally from North Easterly and Easterly directions. South westerly and westerly winds predominate from May to September. The wind speed is least in October to February, while it is higher from July to September. Winds are generally light to moderate with some strengthening in monsoon season in Salem district. The region is influenced by winds from south-west and north-west during the period from May to September and from north-east and south-east during the period from October to April. Ombrothermic Analysis: Water balance is one of the main environmental conditions that influence the vulnerability of a region to climate change. Ombrothermic analysis uses two indicators – precipitation (ombro) and temperature (thermic) – to assess the spatial extent of vulnerability of a region to climate change. Ombrothermic analysis uses humidity/aridity indices and graphics to integrate temperature and precipitation data over time. Using readily available temperature and precipitation data, the method produces graphics and maps that can identify vulnerable areas that may be prone to humidity (excessive rainfall) or aridity (drought). Also this analysis helps to identify the wet and dry months at a region. The ombrothermic graphs for Salem and Namakkal districts are given Figure 4.1. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.6 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Figure 4.1. Ombrothermic Analysis for the Project Districts. 4.4.2. Ambient Air Quality Ambient air quality refers to the background air quality levels in a region, characterised by concentrations of various pollutants in the atmosphere. The presence of air pollutants and their concentrations depends on the type of polluting sources, and other factors that influence their flow and dispersion. In most cases vehicular emissions are the predominant source of air pollution. Existing ambient air quality data on various sections of the project corridors was collected to establish a baseline database. The aim was to identify areas that already have high pollution levels or are expected to experience so, on account of the road project, and to design adequate mitigation measures, as applicable. The activities, which modify atmospheric air quality are transportation (i.e., motor vehicle emissions, which are addressed in this study); industry; domestic and construction. The major pollutants of significance to roadside air quality, on account of vehicular emissions, are Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5), Respirable Particulate Matter (PM10), Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen oxides (NOx), and Carbon monoxide (CO). No secondary data on air quality for the Phase-I roads under TNRSP-IIwas available for the Namakkal & Salem districts. However, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has published the annual mean concentration of air pollutant level for SO2, NO2 and RSPM for the year 2004. Monitoring was conducted at Sowadswari Collect building, a residential area in Salem town. The result shows that, the air quality parameters are falling within the NAAQ Standards. Ambient air quality along the project roads is generally good in condition due to the absence of any major industries near to the project corridors. The project envisages improvement of project roads which will ease the traffic flow reducing emission of air pollutants. Since project roads generally pass through agricultural lands, it is not expected to have any negative impact on air quality. Further, the topography of the project influence area support dispersion of pollutants to a great extent. Ambient Air quality monitoring was conducted along the project roads as part of baseline environmental monitoring. The prime objective of the baseline air quality study is to establish the existing ambient air quality of the study area. This will be useful for assessing the conformity to standards of ambient air quality during construction and operation phase. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.7 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Monitoring locations: Factors that modify emission of air pollutants are traffic features (volume, speed, composition and mode), vehicle maintenance levels, road geometry and areas of congestion. To assess the ambient air quality along the project corridors, ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at identified locations. The monitoring locations were selected based on the sensitivity of the receptors to vehicular traffic and to obtain baseline concentrations of the various representative land uses along the corridors. Locations of the monitoring stations are presented in Table 4.7. Table 4.7. Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations Sl. Name of the Monitoring Locations & Environmental Setting No Location Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) 1 Meenkinar At Km 57+200, Main land use is agriculture and rural settlements 2 Kandampalayam At Km 65+000, commercial center, Govt. HSS and Govt. PHCs are proximity to the location, high traffic during peak hours 3 Mavureddy At Km 79+000, residential area proximity to Paramathy town with medium traffic. Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) 1 Malliyakarai At Km 0+200, rural settlement with medium traffic and District Primary Heath Center is close to the location. 2 Mangalapuram At Km 14+000, mainly commercial area, proximity to Govt. High School, culturally significant structures and small scale industries 3 Near Bailnadu RF At Km 24+400, mixed land use i.e. near to Reserved Forest. Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) 1 Koppanpatti At Km 51+800 at residential area with medium traffic 2 Vaiyappamalai At Km 54+600, near to Govt. HSS, major settlement with heavy traffic 3 Elachipalayam At Km 62+500, near commercial area surrounded by scattered settlements Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) 1 Mohanur At Km 0+600, near to bus stand, Mohanur, major settlement with heavy traffic 2 Aniyapuram At Km 9+900 near to Arumugham Udaiyar Govt. Higher Secondary School, Aniyapuram, Rural settlement 3 Near Veterinary At Km 12+400 near to Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Science University University, surroundings are characterized by a number educational institutions The parameters that will be measured during the monitoring along with their frequency of sampling are given in Table 4.8. Table 4.8. Details of Ambient Air Quality Parameters and its Sampling Frequency Parameters Sampling Frequency Particulate Matter 2.5 , PM2.5 Sample for 24 hours – two days per week continuously for Particulate Matter 10, PM10 one month. Sulphur dioxide, SO2 Sample for 8 hours (three 8 hour samples in 24 hours) – two Oxides of Nitrogen, NOx days per week continuously for one month. Carbon Monoxide, CO CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.8 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Analysis techniques used for different air quality parameters are presented in Table 4.9 Table 4.9. Methodology used for the Analysis of Ambient Air Quality Sl. Parameter Technique Technical Minimum No Protocol Detectable Limit 1 Particulate Matter Respirable Dust Sampler IS-5182 (Part-4) 1.0 g/m3 2.5 (PM2.5) (Gravimetric method) 2 Particulate Matter Respirable Dust Sampler IS-5182 (Part-4) 1.0 g/m3 10 (PM10) (Gravimetric method) 3 Sulphur Dioxide Modified West and Gaeke IS - 5182 (Part-2) 4.0 g/m3 4 Nitrogen Oxide Modified Jacob & Hochheiser IS - 5182 (Part-6) 4.0 g/m3 5 Carbon Monoxide Non Dispersive Infra Red IS-5182 (Part-10) 1.0 ppm Spectroscopy (NDIR) 6 Hydrocarbon Gas Chromatography IS-5182 (Part-17) 0.1 ppm The monitoring results are presented in Table 4.10 along with revised CPCB ambient air quality standards. The results indicate that all the parameters are within the limits of revised NAAQ standards at all locations. . CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.9 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Table 4.10. Ambient Air Quality along the Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II Location Parameters PM2.5 (µg/m3) PM10 (µg/m3) SO2 (µg/m3) NOx (µg/m3) CO (mg/m3) Min Max Avg Min Max Avg Min Max Avg Min Max Avg Min Max Avg Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) Meenkinar 29.2 42.5 35.21 56.0 83.6 69.56 6.9 23.9 12.31 19.5 33.0 24.16 <1.15 <1.15 <1.15 Kandampalayam 31.2 45.3 37.23 62.8 81.7 71.87 8.83 19.73 13.81 21.7 31.3 25.47 <1.15 <1.15 <1.15 Mavureddy 18.3 28.4 23.01 40.2 59.6 50.37 3.8 7.6 5.26 11.9 19.1 15.73 <1.15 <1.15 <1.15 Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No.4. (SH 79) Malliyakarai 23.5 53.75 35.33 56.9 111.6 76.11 9.5 14.45 12 20.03 33.56 27.09 <1.15 <1.15 <1.15 Mangalapuram 22.08 37.5 29.91 54.48 84.5 67.73 8.89 14.17 11.58 22.8 31.29 26.51 <1.15 <1.15 <1.15 Near Bailnadu RF 19.68 25.5 22.5 45.33 61.2 54.01 8.07 15.84 11.75 17.13 38.58 26.5 <1.15 <1.15 <1.15 Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) Koppanpatti 18.65 37.08 28.09 47.02 78.33 62.36 9.46 11.07 10.18 18.03 29.8 24.66 <1.15 <1.15 <1.15 Vaiyappamalai 26.25 42.50 32.04 64.99 86.54 72.64 9.12 15.5 12.59 22.9 37.64 29.2 <1.15 <1.15 <1.15 Elachipalayam 21.67 33.7 28.31 58.81 77.4 67.88 9.64 12.76 11.26 20.43 37.96 26.90 <1.15 <1.15 <1.15 Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) Mohanur 29.2 45.3 34.3 58.1 85.6 70.51 8.4 18.5 11.74 20.2 27.7 23.72 <1.15 <1.15 <1.15 Aniyapuram 25.4 41.7 35.30 65.3 82.7 69.23 9.7 17.2 13.31 16.6 31.1 22.65 <1.15 <1.15 <1.15 Near Veterinary University 18.4 37.5 26.0 48.5 70.5 56.61 3.0 11.3 6.59 14.2 28.7 20.44 <1.15 <1.15 <1.15 Revised CPCB Standards Industrial, Residential, 60 100 80 80 2 Rural &other Areas Ecologically Sensitive 60 100 80 80 2 Areas (Notified by Central Government) Source: Baseline Environmental Monitoring done by Chennai Testing Labs, Chennai and Aqua Design, Chennai CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.10 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 4.5. Land Environment – Baseline The land environment describes the baseline aspects of the nature and geomorphic features, soil conditions and quality, borrow and material resources and land use characteristics. Portion of this section has analyzed role of these landscape features in road improvement. The components of land environment discussed in this section includes,  Geography and Topography  Geology and Minerals  Soil Characteristics  Land Use  Landslide / Landslip Problem  Agriculture 4.5.1. Geography and Topography The northern portion of Namakkal is mountainous and the southern areas are plains. The plain area of the district can be divided into 3 elevation stages. The lower elevation (below 150 m) has Namakkal and Paramathy taluks which are being benefited by Cauvery River. The mid elevation (150-300 m above M.S.L.) occupies the major area in all taluks. The high elevation area are the Kollimalai range, with peaks 1219 m, spreads over mainly in Rasipuram and Namakkal taluks. The average altitude of the district is 300 m above MSL. Salem district is one of the largest districts in Tamil Nadu. The elevation of landscape generally ranges from 150 m to 400 m above MSL with the exception of Yercaud, which is at 1500 m above MSL. Salem district is intersected by numerous hills. Shervroy Hills and Kalrayan Hills adorn the district with natural beauty and forest wealth. The district forms part of the upland plateau region of Tamil Nadu with many hill ranges, hillocks and undulating terrain with a gentle slope towards east. The prominent geomorphic units identified in the district through interpretation of satellite imagery are 1) Plateau, 2) Structural hills, 3) Bazada zone, 3) Valley fill, 4) Pediments, 5) Shallow Pediments and 6) Buried Pediments. Topographically project region is plain area with scattered hillock. The relief and slope of the project area is depicted in Figure 4.2. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.11 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Figure 4.2. Map of the Project Districts showing the Profile of Relief and Slope. The Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II are passing through mainly plain and rolling terrain. Graphical representation of elevation profile of the project corridors are depicted in Figure 4.3 to Figure 4.6. The Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) and Malliyakarai to Rasipuram section of Road No. 4 show the highest variation in elevation along the project stretch. Rasipuram to Tiruchengode section of Road No. 4 and Mohanur to Namakkal section of Road No 5 are relatively plain stretches. The Tiruchengode to Paramathy section of Road No. 2 is having very dropping elevation profile, with the highest elevation of the project road 245 m at the beginning (Pulliyampatti) and 138 m at the end point (Paramathy), giving a drop of 113 m for the project stretch. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.12 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Figure 4.3. Elevation Profile of Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 . The Malliyakarai to Rasipuram section of Road No. 4 is having very undulating elevation profile. The stretch is having elevation profile of triangular shape with the starting point (Malliyakarai) and the end point (Namagiripettai) having elevation ~276 m, whereas the highest elevation is at reserve forest locations, 418 m. So, the stretch is having a rise and drop of 142 m within a length of 32.6 Km. Figure 4.4. Elevation Profile of Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No.4 Comparatively, Rasipuram to Tiruchengode section of Road No. 4 is having level profile, but having lots of ups and downs through the project stretch. The maximum drop in elevation, within the project stretch is only 47 m, the highest elevation being 231 m, and the lowest elevation 184 m (at Elachipalayam). CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.13 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Figure 4.5. Elevation Profile of Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4 The Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 is having a rising elevation from 121 m (Mohanur) to 197 m (Lathwadi), thus having an elevation difference of 76 m within the project stretch. Figure 4.6. Elevation Profile of Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No. 5 4.5.2. Geology and Mineralogy Namakkal district consists of mainly black and multi-color granite, Charnockite and Limestone rocks. The mineral deposits in the district include Bauxite, Quartz, Feldspar, Platinum and manganese. Recently, Geological Survey of India has found platinum prospects in Namakkal district. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.14 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 The predominant geological formations of Namakkal district are Alluvium, Colluvium, Laterite, Granite, Dolerite, Quartzite, Charnockite and Granite Gneiss. A major part of the mineral wealth of the Tamil Nadu is confined to Salem District, where a variety of important minerals like Magnesite, Dunite, Bauxite, Limestone, Iron ore, Quartz, Feldspar and Soapstone, Granites etc., are found. There are 83 Major minerals mines, 108 black & colour granite quarries and 35 rough stone quarries in Salem District. The predominant geological formations of Salem district are Alluvium, Colluvium, Laterite, Granite, Dolerite, Quartzite, Charnockite and Granite Gneiss. Salem district finds very important place in the rocks & mineral map of Tamil Nadu. Bauxite, Dunite, magnetite, quartz, limestone, soapstone and granite are important minerals available in the district. The Phase-I roads under TNRSP-IIare passing through rich rock deposit areas in the project districts. This needs blasting or mechanical drilling for the proposed project improvements. Figure 4.7 reveals the rocks and minerals along the project corridors. Figure 4.7. Map of the Project Districts showing the Profile of Rocks and Minerals Seismicity and Volcanic Activity: Seismicity / Effect due to earthquake has been accounted for by considering the seismic load in longitudinal and transverse direction. For the purpose of determining the seismic forces the country is divided into four zones (Zone II to Zone V) based on the intensity of earthquakes that a particular area may be subjected to, with Zone V comprising of areas which have been subjected to severe earthquakes & Zone-II comprising areas least liable to earthquakes (source: http://www.imd.gov.in/section/seismo/static/seismo-zone.htm). The seismic loads are calculated using Response Spectrum method as per Modified clause of IRC 6: 2010. The seismic force depends upon CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.15 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 several factors like zone factor, Period of vibration, Soil type etc. The seismic load in longitudinal and transverse direction is found out separately. As per the seismic zone classification of India, the project districts fall in zone III & zone II, i.e. moderate and least active categories. The Project site falls in both Zone II & III of seismic map (Figure 4.8) and relevant provisions in IRC-6:2010 have been adopted in the design. Figure 4.8. Map showing Seismic Zones of India The whole project area falls in the vast volcanic basalt beds of Deccan plate, which formed towards the end of Cretaceous period, between 65 and 67 million years ago. There is no recent seismic and volcanic activity reported along the project area. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.16 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 4.5.3. Soil Characteristics The soils of the Namakkal district can be classified under 6 categories viz., Red loam, Lateritic, Black, Sandy Coastal alluvial, Red sandy and Clay loam. The block wise distribution of soil is presented in Table 4.11. Table 4.11. Soil Types and their Distribution in Namakkal District Sl. No. Type of Soil Blocks in Namakkal District 1. Red loam Namakkal, Elachipalayam, Puduchatram, Mallasamudram, Rasipuram, Tiruchengode, Paramathy and Parts of Pallipalayam. 2. Lateritic soil Kollihills 3. Black soil Erumapatty, Kabilarmalai, Mohanur, Namagiripet and Parts of Pallipalayam. 4. Sandy coastal alluvial Kabilarmalai 5. Red sandy soil Puduchatram 6. Clay loam Sendamanalam, Vennandhur, Erumapatty Source: Office of the Joint Director of Agriculture, Namakkal It could be seen from the table that majority of the area in the district is covered by red loamy soil followed by the black soil and clay loam. The red loamy soils are suitable for cultivation of crops under both rain fed and irrigated conditions. The lateritic soils which are little acidic in nature is found in the Kolli hills region of the district. The soil is suitable for cultivation of some fruit crops and plantation crops like Cardamom in the higher reaches. Sandy coastal alluvial soil is found adjoining the river and canal irrigated areas in the Kabilarmalai block. The red sandy soil dominates the Puduchatram block. The soils in Salem district can be broadly classified into 6 major soils types viz., Red in-situ, Red Colluvial Soil, Black Soil, Brown Soil, Alluvial and Mixed Soil. Major part of the district is covered by Red insitu and Red Colluvial soils. The soil distribution in the taluks of Salem district is given in the Table 4.12. Table 4.12. Soil Types and their Distribution in Salem District Sl. No. Type of Soil Blocks in Salem District 1. Black soil Salem, Attur, Omallur, Sankari 2. Brown Yercaud, Salem, Omallur 3. Alluvial Omallur, Sankari Source: Office of the Joint Director of Agriculture, Salem Soils profile of the PIA of Phase-I roads under TNRSP-IIare varying from are Red soil, Black soil Brown soil to Mixed soil. Figure 4.9 gives the details of soil types found along the project road. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.17 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Figure 4.9. Map of Project Districts Showing the Soil Types In order to have a better understanding of soil characteristics of the project area, soil samples were taken and analysed for all important parameters at pre-selected locations. Soil sampling locations for the Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II are presented in Table 4.13. Results of the soil sample analysis are presented in Table 4.14. Table 4.13. Details of Soil Sampling Locations along the Project Roads Sl. Name of the Location Monitoring Locations & Environmental Setting No. Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) SQ1 Meenkinar At Km 57+200 near to the start point, main land use is agriculture and rural settlements SQ2 Kandampalayam At Km 65+200, busy settlement along the project corridor characterized by commercial activities SQ3 Mavureddy At Km 79+600 near to the end point, mainly residential area Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) SQ1 Malliyakarai At Km 0+200 near to DPH, rural settlement, surrounded by dense scrub forest and cultivated lands SQ2 Mangalapuram At Km 14+000, a medium settlement characterised by commercial activities. SQ3 Near Bailnadu RF At Km 24+600, rural settlement with agricultural lands. Reserve Forests are proximity to the location CDM Smith India Pvt. 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No Test Parameters Road No 2 Road No. 4 Road No. 5 SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 SQ4 SQ5 SQ1 1 Texture Loam Soil Loam Soil Loam Soil Loam Soil a) Sand 70.1% 42.8% 61.5% 71.1% 65.5% b) Silt 29.9% 14.4% 30.7% 24.4% 25.8% c) Clay 0.0% 42.8% 7.8% 4.5% 8.7% 2 Soil Type Silt Silt Silt Loamy Sandy Sandy Loamy Loamy Silt Sand Clay Loam Sand Sand 3 Colour Brown Brown Light Very Dark Reddish Reddish Reddish Dark Brown Brown Red Yellow Yellow Yellow Brown 4 Moisture Content 0.5% 0.39% 0.59% 2.9% 5.17% 4.7% 7.1% 2.3% 2.09% 5 Electrical 297µs/cm 283297µs/c 206297µs/c 230μmhos/ 124μmhos/ 207μmhos/ 135μmhos/ 110.5μmho 414297µs/ Conductivity at m m cm cm cm cm s/cm cm 250C (1:5 Soil Extract) 6 pH at 250C 8 6.8 8.4 6.94 8.24 8.44 8.48 7.80 8.5 7 Organic Carbon 0.48% 0.27% 0.20% 5940 5850 6430 4860 5680 0.68% mg/100gm mg/100gm mg/100gm mg/100gm mg/100gm 8 Nitrogen as N 712 mg/kg 667 mg/kg 685 mg/kg 28 27.5 26.4 29.0 27.5mg/10 628 mg/kg mg/100gm mg/100gm mg/100gm mg/100gm 0gm 9 Phosphorous as P 403 mg/kg 363 mg/kg 930 mg/kg 114.2 118.4 102.2 571.6 707.1 353 mg/kg mg/100gm mg/100gm mg/100gm mg/100gm mg/100gm 10 Potassium as K 0.49% 0.20% 0.31% 97.4 342.5 134.9 122.9 97.1 0.13% mg/100gm mg/100gm mg/100gm mg/100gm mg/100gm 11 Chloride as Cl 115 mg/kg 77 mg/kg 94 mg/kg 15.5 7.50 9.24 12.9 6.87 110 mg/kg mg/100gm mg/100gm mg/100gm mg/100gm mg/100gm 12 Sodium as Na 0.10% 0.09% 0.12% 25.01 22.4 60.5 26.1 10.2 0.19% (Available) mg/100gm mg/100gm mg/100gm mg/100gm mg/100gm 13 Sodium 18.8 18.7 25.7 15.98 22.2 3.17 1.22 0.85 48.3 Absorption Ratio 14 Bulk Density 1.5 g/cc 1.7 g/cc 1.8 g/cc 1.33g/cm3 1.26 g/cm3 1.33 g/cm3 1.33 g/cm3 1.29 g/cm3 1.5 g/cc 15 Water Holding 13.5% 40.6% 9.4% 26.11 1.28% 13.41% 1.21% 9.94% 15.5% Capacity CDM Smith India Pvt. 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No Test Parameters Road No 2 Road No. 4 Road No. 5 SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 SQ1 SQ2 SQ3 SQ4 SQ5 SQ1 16 Infiltration 9.8Cm/hr 13.1 Cm/hr 1.6 Cm/hr 5.1 Cm/hr 2.1 Cm/hr 17 Cation Exchange 11.8 11.8 11.5 52.2 51.1 53.1 51.2 52.2 15.2 Capacity meq/100g meq/100g meq/100g meq/100g meq/100g meq/100g meq/100g meq/100g meq/100g 18 Cadmium BDL(DL:2 BDL(DL:2 BDL(DL:2 <2mg/kg <2mg/kg <2mg/kg <2mg/kg <2mg/kg BDL(DL:2 mg/kg) mg/kg) mg/kg) mg/kg) 19 Chromium BDL(DL:5 BDL(DL:5 BDL(DL:5 1445.3 594.1 1005.4 197.9 768.9 11.8 mg/kg mg/kg) mg/kg) mg/kg) mg/kg mg/kg mg/kg mg/kg mg/kg 20 Copper 22.9 mg/kg 22.4 mg/kg 25.4 mg/kg 65 mg/kg 37.2 mg/kg 38.9 mg/kg 30 mg/kg 36.3 mg/kg 35.3 mg/kg 21 Iron 1.42% 0.91% 1.14% 5244.1 584.5 1352.9 927.4 2896.0 2.17 mg/kg mg/kg mg/kg mg/kg mg/kg mg/kg 22 Manganese 104 mg/kg 117.5 113 mg/kg 697.7 268.7 189.9 122.9 332 mg/kg 284% mg/kg mg/kg mg/kg mg/kg mg/kg 23 Lead BDL(DL:5 7.2 mg/kg BDL(DL:5 8.1 mg/kg 6.76 mg/kg 4.7 mg/kg 5.9 mg/kg BDL(DL:5 5.0 mg/kg mg/kg) mg/kg) mg/kg) 24 Zinc 100.6 61.2 mg/kg 51 mg/kg 71.0 mg/kg 60.3 mg/kg 44.3 mg/kg 39.8 mg/kg 32.2 mg/kg 47.3 mg/kg mg/kg 25 Nickel 41.1 mg/kg 21.9 mg/kg 27 mg/kg 54.2 mg/kg 33.2 mg/kg 69.6 mg/kg 19.9 mg/kg 37.7 mg/kg 66.8 mg/kg Source: Baseline Environmental Monitoring done by Chennai Testing Labs, Chennai and Aqua Design, Chennai CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.21 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 4.5.4. Land Use The geographical area of Namakkal is only about 62% of that of Salem. The major land use of Namakkal district is agriculture (sown area) which consists of 51.63 % of total geographical area. forest (16.33 %) and current fallows (12.69 %) are the next major land uses in Namakkal The major land use of Salem is agriculture land (sown area), which consist of 40 % of total area. The next major land uses are forestland (24.2 %) and current fallows (11.1 %). The land use pattern in Salem and Namakkal districts is furnished in Table 4.15 Table 4.15. Comparison of Land Use Types in Project Districts Sl. Classification Area in ha (% of total area) No. Namakkal Salem 1 Forest Land 52717 (16.33 %) 125682 (24.2 %) 2 Barren and uncultivable lands 13475 (4.17 %) 38894 (7.5 %) 3 Land put to non-agricultural uses 28709 (8.89 %) 60972 (11.5 %) 4 Cultivable Waste 7815 (2.42 %) 4947 (1.0 %) 5 Permanent pastures and other grazing lands 2487 (0.77 %) 4200 (0.8 %) 6 Land under misc. tree crops and groves 2248 (0.69 %) 2936 (0.6 %) 7 Current fallows 40962 (12.69 %) 57824 (11.1 %) 8 Other fallow lands 7646 (2.36 %) 16949 (3.3 %) 9 Net area sown 166577 (51.63 %) 208126 (40.0 %) 10 Total geographical area 322636 (100 %) 520530 (100 %) Source: http://advanceagripractice.in/location/ Figure 4.10. Map Showing Landuse Patterns in Project Districts CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.22 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Major land use along all the Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II is agricultural land. Land use pattern for Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 includes agriculture (63.83%) and settlement (36.17%). For Road No.4, in Section I - Malliyakarai to Rasipuram, the land cover includes mixed land use dominated by agriculture (71.97%), followed by settlements (23.97%), Forest areas (2.95%) and open area (1.31 %) and in Section II - Rasipuram to Tiruchengode, consists of agriculture (82.41) and settlement (17.59). Mohanur to Namakkal section of Road No.5 is dominated by settlement (52.60 %) followed by open land (28.57 %), agricultural land (16.88 %) and forest land (1.95 %). Map of the project area showing general land use and cropping pattern is presented in Figure 4.11. Figure 4.11. Comparison of Landuse Patterns in Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II Occupational profile and sources of employment: The reconnaissance survey shows that, most of the affected/benefited families are running business and others are agriculturalists. Major occupation of people in the project area is agriculture. Poultry and manufacturing sago products are other two major source of employment along the project corridors. 4.5.5. Landslide / Landslip Problems Major soil erosion, landslide or landslip problems are not reported from any part of the project area, since major parts of the project corridor are passing through plain terrain and also the rainfall of the project area is very less. 4.5.6. Agriculture The most prominent land use along the project road is agriculture (70%) and this area falls in agro- climatic zone of eastern and central dry zone. The major field crops of Salem district are Sorghum, Maize, Paddy, Groundnut, Sugarcane and cotton. The major horticulture fruits are Tapioca, Mango, and banana and major vegetables are Tomato, Chilli and Brinjal. The major plantation crops of Salem are coffee and arecanut. The principal cereal crops along the Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II are paddy, cholam, cumbu and ragi. Panivaragu, Kuthianally, Samai Varagu and Thinai are some of the millets cultivated. Among CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.23 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 pulses, the major crops are redgram, blackgram, greengram and horsegram. Among oil seeds groundnut, castor and gingerly (sesame) occupy important places. Of the commercial crops, sugarcane, cotton and tapioca are some of the important crops. Tapioca is used for the manufacture of sago. A variety of fruits like mango, tamarind, guava & sapota and vegetables like tomato, brinjal, cabbage, chilies, etc.& flowers such as chrysanthemum, are cultivated along the project corridors. 4.6. Water Environment – Baseline 4.6.1. Hydrology The Namakkal district is falling in part of east flowing Cauvery and Vellar river basins as per the Irrigation Atlas of India. Tirumanimuttar, Vasista and Sweta are the important minor basins. Cauvery river, which is perennial in nature, flows along the western and southern boundaries of the Namakkal district. Tirumanimuttar river, has its origin in Manjavadi area of Shevroy hills in Salem district and confluence with Cauvery at Nanjai Edayar village of Paramathi taluk. A small area in the northeastern part, which is drained mainly by Vasista Nadi and Sweta Nadi rivers, which are tributaries of Vellar River. The source of Irrigation is wells, canals and tanks. Well irrigation is the main source of irrigation covering 71272 ha. An area of 8868 ha is covered by Canal Irrigation. Other sources of irrigations like lift irrigation and odai are 6512 ha. There are nearly eighty thousand wells and eight thousand bore wells in Namakkal district. Among the taluks, Namakkal taluk seems to have exploited most of the ground water potential compared to the other three taluks and the net area irrigated is also the highest in this taluk. Canals are lined canals running across its territories and the total canal length is about 75km. There are four canals ie, Mettur canal, Raja Vaikkal, Mohanur Vaikkal and Kumarapalayam. The four canals pass through three taluks and four blocks. Among the canal ayacut area, the area covered by the Mettur canal is the largest and Mohanur Vaikal is the smallest. Salem district is drained by tributaries of Cauvery and Vellar rivers. Cauvery river, which is perennial in nature, flows along the western and southern boundaries of the district. Sarabanga and Tirumanimuttar are important tributaries of Cauvery river and originate in the Shevroy hills. The Swetha and Vasishta rivers are tributaries of Vellar river. The Swetha river originates in the Kollimalai and flows eastwards and joins the Vellar river. The Vasishta river originates in the chitteri hills and flows southwards and joins the Vellar river. In general, the district is characterized by dentritic drainage. Major source of water for irrigation in Salem district is Cauvery River, which supplies water for 0.15 ha of agricultural land. Salem district is not endowed with any major irrigation system except Mettur Dam which irrigates about 0.15 lakh hectares through the West Bank canal of the Cauvery. Wells are the main source of irrigation in Salem district which constitutes about 97 percent of the total area under irrigation; both net and gross irrigated area. The irrigation intensity is 82 percent. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.24 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II passes through rivers, canals and streams, and abuts a number of lakes, ponds and bore wells, open wells and water taps. Corridor wise list of water bodies abutting/crossing project roads are presented in Table 4.16. Table 4.16. Details of Water Bodies along the Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II Sl. Name of the Water Position w.r.to Existing Distance Crossing / No Body Road Chainage in Km from Ex. CL Abutting Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) 1 Pond RHS 55+400 8m Abutting 2 Pond LHS 58+560 10 m Abutting 3 Pond LHS 68+420 13 m Abutting 4 Canal - 70+200 - Crossing 5 Thirumanimuthar LHS 79+000 50 m Abutting River Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) 1 Canal LHS 0+400 to 0+800 8m Abutting 2 Pond LHS 2+000 12 m Abutting 3 Canal - 2+080 - Crossing 4 Canal - 2+400 - Crossing 5 Canal - 4+340 - Crossing 6 Canal - 6+000 - Crossing 7 Canal - 6+120 - Crossing 8 Canal - 7+100 - Crossing 9 Canal - 10+400 - Crossing 10 Canal - 14+400 - Crossing 11 Canal RHS 18+350 15 m Abutting 12 Canal LHS 19+600 to 21 m Abutting 19+900 13 Canal - 24+450 - Crossing 14 Canal - 28+500 - Crossing Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) 1 Thirumanimuthar - 61+400 - Crossing River 2 Canal - 69+800 - Crossing Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No. 5 (SH 95) 1 Canal LHS 2+400 12 Abutting 2 Canal LHS 8+900 to 9+600 15 Abutting 3 Canal LHS 13+000 to 15 Abutting 13+100 Source: Reconnaissance Survey done by CDM Smith CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.25 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Figure 4.12. Map Showing Irrigation and Hydrogeology of the Project Area 4.6.2. Drainage Conditions / Issues In rural areas, the existing side drainage varies with terrain and road reserve width. On plain terrain, some sections have been constructed to generous reserve width and side drains are well-back from the road center line. In urban and semi-urban areas, there is extensive use of concrete section of rectangular channel drains, either open or covered where vehicle or pedestrian access is required. In most cases there is no kerb and channel at the pavement edge and water runs off directly into the side drains. Alternatively, where kerb and channel is provided, water is led off to the side drains at intervals through kerb inlet and channel. The most common drainage defects observed are:  Absence of side drains and ponding of water at the road side – in both urban and rural areas;  In some instances, there is inadequate width between neighboring property and the road edge to construct effective side drainage;  Poor grading of the shoulder and side-slopes, allowing water to channel and scour along the road edge and to flow across the road instead of running off into the side drains;  In urban areas, blocked or broken drainage channels and various obstructions to run- off. CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Excess of fluoride is observed in many places such as Venandur, Udaiyarpalayam, Talamabadi, V.G.Patti and Mohanur. The study by CGWB reveals that the ground water of Namakkal has higher than permissible levels of Ca CO3, NO3, and F. In Salem district, the studies conducted by CGWB indicate that ground water is in general colourless, odorless and slightly alkaline in nature. However, it is observed that ground water is characterized by higher concentration of NO3, SO4, and F than the BIS permissible limit. The project roads are passing through Attur block of Salem district and Elachipalayam, Kabilar malai, Malla Samundaram, Mohannur, Namagiripettai, Namakkal, Paramathy, Puchudhitram, Rasipuram and Tiruchengode blocks of Namakkal district. The ground water development status of these blocks and the districts in whole are given in the Table 4.17. Table 4.17. Stage of Ground Water Development in Project Areas as on March 2004 (in Ham) District / Block Net Ground Existing Existing Existing Stage of Water gross draft gross draft gross draft Ground Availability for Irrigation for industrial for all uses Water and domestic Development water supply Salem Attur Taluk 7543.47 14523.12 173.52 14696.64 195 Salem District 85512.91 122959.45 3866.17 126825.62 148 Namakkal Elachipalayam 2032.64 510.11 143.19 653.30 32 Kabilar malai 6091.86 4804.02 172.77 4976.79 82 Malla 1788.35 1637.01 127.99 1765.00 99 Samundram Mohanur 4776.78 3598.63 183.81 3782.44 79 Namagiripettai 4490.32 6712.28 201.03 6913.31 154 Namakkal 2258.51 2176.82 171.77 2348.59 104 Paramathij 5722.13 5136.98 156.48 5293.47 93 Puduchatram 2038.64 2278.74 154.94 2433.69 119 Rasipuram 1729.93 3077.25 134.35 3211.60 186 Tiruchengode 2943.24 2362.77 150.57 2513.34 85 Namakkal 49351.15 49069.81 2361.24 51431.05 104 District Source: District Ground Water Brochure for Namakkal and Salem districts, Central Ground Water Board The baseline status of surface and ground water quality along the project roads has been established through sampling and analysis of various water quality parameters as part of the baseline environmental monitoring conducted by the Consultants. The sampling locations were selected at CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.27 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 representative locations based on existing land use and type of water body. The details of the same are presented in Table 4.18. Sampling for water quality monitoring was conducted at all the locations once during February 2014. The surface water samples were collected and analysed as per the procedures specified in IS: 2296 and ground water samples were analysed as per the procedures specified in IS: 10500. Table 4.18. Details of Water Quality Monitoring Locations Sl. Name of the Location Monitoring Locations & Environmental Setting No. Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) GW1 Meenkinar From bore well at Km 57+200, irrigated cultivated land GW2 Chitalandur From bore well at Km 59+800, near residential area GW3 Kandampalayam From open well at Km 65+400, medium settlement with commercial activities. GW4 Thottiyamthotam From open well at Km 69+400, agricultural area GW5 Mavureddy From bore well near the Siva Temple at Km 79+600, an agriculture area. Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) GW1 Malliyakarai From bore well at Km 0+200, rural settlement GW2 Thimmanayakanapatti From open well at Km 8+100, minor settlement GW3 Mangalapuram From open well at Km 14+600, medium settlement GW4 Near Bailnadu RF From bore well at Km 24+450, rural settlement Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) GW5 Ponkurichi From open well at Km 51+400, agricultural land GW6 Vaiyappamalai From open well at Km 54+600, near rural settlement GW7 Elachipalayam From bore well at Km 62+500, commercial area GW8 Mettupalayam From bore well at Km 71+000, rural settlement Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) SW1 Mohanur From Cauvery River near Mohanur, proximity to the starting location GW1 Aniyapuram From bore well at Km 10+800, rural settlement, Saravumalai RF is proximity to the location Note: GW = Ground Water, SW = Surface Water The prime objective of the baseline surface and ground water quality study was to establish the existing water quality of the study area to evaluate the anticipated impact of the proposed project and to suggest appropriate mitigation measures for implementation. This will also be useful for assessing the conformity to the standards of surface water quality during the construction and operation phase of the project. The monitoring results for surface water quality and ground water quality are presented in Table 4.19. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.28 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) Draft EIA Report for for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03 Table 4.19. Ground Water Quality Analysis Results for Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) Sl. Parameter Unit Values As Per IS No GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5 10500-2012 1 pH Value - 8.2 8.1 7.3 8.3 8.0 6.5 to 8.5 2 Apparent Colour Hazen 2 2 5 2 2 5 o 3 Temperature C 29.8 29.8 29.7 29.9 29.8 Not specified 4 Electrical Conductivity mmhos/ 1814 937 2140 4327 1297 Not Specified cm 5 Turbidity NTU <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 5 (10) 6 Total solid mg/l 1088 562 1286 2596 778 Not specified 7 Suspended Solid mg/l <2 <2 2 <2 <2 Not Specified 8 Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 1088 562 1284 2596 778 500 (2000) 9 Dissolved Oxygen mg/l 7.7 7.5 4.8 7.3 7.2 Not specified 10 Biological Oxygen Demand mg/l <2 <2 3 <2 <2 Not specified 11 Chemical Oxygen Demand mg/l <4 <4 8 <4 <4 Not specified 12 Alkalinity as CaCO3 mg/l 462 256 736 170 340 200 (600) 13 Total Hardness (CaCO3) mg/l 560 318 672 1216 244 300 (600) 14 Chlorides (as Cl) mg/l 272 121 373 1032 137 250 (1000) 15 Fluoride (as F) mg/l 2.4 0.4 2.6 1.0 0.08 1.0 (1.5) 16 Sodium (as Na) mg/l 150 92 152 650 117 Not Specified 17 Potassium (as K) mg/l 27 12.0 54 9.0 92 Not Specified 18 Calcium (as Ca) mg/l 87 72 138 216 46 75 (200) 19 Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l 84 34 80 164 31 30 (100) 20 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 148 58 15 292 77 200 (400) 21 Nitrates (as NO3) mg/l 18 11 3.5 123 51 45 22 Nitrites mg/l BDL(DL:0.01) 0.02 43 0.7 BDL(DL:0.01) Not Specified 23 Total Nitrogen, N mg/l 20.2 14 48.3 125.4 53.4 Not Specified 24 Phosphate mg/l BDL(DL:0.1) BDL(DL:0.1) 0.1 BDL(DL:0.1) 0.09 Not Specified 25 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.03 0.05 0.4 BDL(DL:0.01) BDL(DL:0.01) 0.3 (1.0) 26 Mercury as (Hg) mg/l BDL(DL:0.001) BDL(DL:0.001) BDL(DL:0.001) BDL(DL:0.001) BDL(DL:0.001) 0.001 27 Zinc as (Zn) mg/l 0.6 0.14 BDL(DL:0.08) 0.24 0.53 5 (15) 28 Copper as(Cu) mg/l 0.03 BDL(DL:0.02) BDL(DL:0.02) BDL(DL:0.02) BDL(DL:0.02) 0.05 (1.5) 29 Nickel as Ni mg/l 0.03 0.02 0.04 0.05 0.02 0.05 CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Parameter Unit Values As Per IS No GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5 10500-2012 30 Cadmium as (Cd) mg/l BDL(DL:0.002) BDL(DL:0.002) BDL(DL:0.002) BDL(DL:0.002) BDL(DL:0.002) 0.01 31 Chromium as (Cr) mg/l BDL(DL:0.001) BDL(DL:0.01) BDL(DL:0.01) 0.03 BDL(DL:0.01) 0.05 32 Manganese as (Mn) mg/l 0.05 BDL(DL:0.01) 3.88 0.02 BDL(DL:0.01) 0.1 (0.3) 33 Lead as (Pb) mg/l 0.02 BDL(DL:0.005) 0.02 BDL(DL:0.005) 0.02 0.05 34 Oil and Grease mg/l <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 Not specified 35 Phenolic Compounds mg/l BDL(DL:0.001) BDL(DL:0.001) BDL(DL:0.001) BDL(DL:0.001) BDL(DL:0.001) 0.001 36 Total Coliform MPN/100 <2* <2* <2* <2* <2* 10 ml 37 Faecal Coliform MPN/100 <2* <2* <2* <2* <2* Absent ml Source: Baseline Environmental Monitoring done by Chennai Testing Labs, Chennai Table 4.20. Ground Water Quality Analysis Results for Malliyakarai to Rasipuram & Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Sections of Road No.4. (SH 79) Sl. Parameter Unit Values As Per IS No GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 10500-2012 1 pH Value - 7.73 7.07 7.18 7.18 6.5 to 8.5 2 Apparent Colour Hazen <2 <2 <2 <2 5 o 3 Temperature C 32 26 30 27 Not specified 4 Electrical Conductivity mmhos/ cm 2180 1290 2500 2240 Not Specified 5 Turbidity NTU <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 5 (10) 6 Total solid mg/l 1402 822 1616 1440 Not specified 7 Suspended Solid mg/l BDL(DL:2.0) BDL(DL:2.0) BDL(DL:2.0) BDL(DL:2.0) Not Specified 8 Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 1402 822 1616 1440 500 (2000) 9 Dissolved Oxygen mg/l 5.8 5.4 6.2 6.0 Not specified 10 Biological Oxygen Demand mg/l BDL(D.L:4.0) BDL(D.L:4.0) BDL(D.L:4.0) BDL(D.L:4.0) Not specified 11 Chemical Oxygen Demand mg/l BDL(D.L:2.0) BDL(D.L:2.0) BDL(D.L:2.0) BDL(D.L:2.0) Not specified 12 Alkalinity as CaCO3 mg/l 300.6 433.9 519.8 476.8 200 (600) 13 Total Hardness (CaCO3) mg/l 860 400 1020 810 300 (600) 14 Chlorides (as Cl) mg/l 374.1 130.1 385.7 289.2 250 (1000) 15 Fluoride (as F) mg/l 1.07 BDL(D.L:0.1) 0.94 0.73 1.0 (1.5) 16 Sodium (as Na) mg/l 112.1 56.4 189.7 90.5 Not Specified 17 Potassium (as K) mg/l 2.82 10.8 9.20 9.94 Not Specified CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Parameter Unit Values As Per IS No GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 10500-2012 18 Calcium (as Ca) mg/l 192 65.6 188 128 75 (200) 19 Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l 92.4 57.4 133.7 119.2 30 (100) 20 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 146.4 80.3 118.4 128.5 200 (400) 21 Nitrates (as NO3) mg/l 50.5 5.8 4.25 4.16 45 22 Nitrites mg/l BDL(D.L:0.2) BDL(D.L:0.2) BDL(D.L:0.2) BDL(D.L:0.2) Not Specified 23 Total Nitrogen, N mg/l 11.36 1.31 0.95 0.93 Not Specified 24 Phosphate mg/l BDL(D.L:0.05) BDL(D.L:0.05) BDL(D.L:0.05) 1.53 Not Specified 25 Phenol mg/l BDL(D.L:0.01) BDL(D.L:0.01) BDL(D.L:0.01) BDL(D.L:0.01) 0.001 26 Iron (as Fe) mg/l BDL(D.L:0.01) BDL(D.L:0.01) BDL(D.L:0.01) BDL(D.L:0.01) 0.3 (1.0) 27 Mercury as (Hg) mg/l BDL(D.L:0.001) BDL(D.L:0.001) BDL(D.L:0.001) BDL(D.L:0.001) 0.001 28 Zinc as (Zn) mg/l 0.025 BDL(D.L:0.02) 0.05 BDL(D.L:0.02) 5 (15) 29 Copper as(Cu) mg/l BDL(D.L:0.05) BDL(D.L:0.05) BDL(D.L:0.05) BDL(D.L:0.05) 0.05 (1.5) 30 Nickel as Ni mg/l BDL(D.L:0.02) BDL(D.L:0.02) BDL(D.L:0.02) BDL(D.L:0.02) 0.05 31 Cadmium as (Cd) mg/l BDL(D.L:0.01) BDL(D.L:0.01) BDL(D.L:0.01) BDL(D.L:0.01) 0.01 32 Chromium as (Cr) mg/l BDL(D.L:0.05) BDL(D.L:0.05) BDL(D.L:0.05) 0.099 0.05 33 Manganese as (Mn) mg/l BDL(D.L:0.05) BDL(D.L:0.05) BDL(D.L:0.05) BDL(D.L:0.05) 0.1 (0.3) 34 Lead as (Pb) mg/l BDL(D.L:0.01) BDL(D.L:0.01) BDL(D.L:0.01) BDL(D.L:0.01) 0.05 35 Oil and Grease mg/l BDL(D.L:10) BDL(D.L:10) BDL(D.L:10) BDL(D.L:10) Not specified 36 Total Coliform MPN/100 ml 5.5 2 1.8 <2* 10 37 Faecal Coliform MPN/100 ml 3.7 2 1.8 <2* Absent Source: Baseline Environmental Monitoring done by Aqua Design, Chennai Table 4.21. Ground Water Quality Analysis Results for Malliyakarai to Rasipuram & Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Sections of Road No.4. (SH 79) – Contd. Sl. Parameter Unit Values As Per IS No GW5 GW6 GW7 GW8 10500-2012 1 pH Value - 7.61 7.12 7.50 8.16 6.5 to 8.5 2 Apparent Colour Hazen 4 <2 <2 <2 5 o 3 Temperature C 24 27 27 24 Not specified 4 Electrical Conductivity mmhos/cm 2440 4010 5910 3490 Not Specified 5 Turbidity NTU <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 5 (10) 6 Total solid mg/l 1564 2600 3828 2252 Not specified 7 Suspended Solid mg/l 6.0 BDL(DL:2.0) BDL(DL:2.0) BDL(DL:2.0) Not Specified CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.31 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) Draft EIA Report for for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03 Sl. Parameter Unit Values As Per IS No GW5 GW6 GW7 GW8 10500-2012 8 Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 1570 2600 3828 2252 500 (2000) 9 Dissolved Oxygen mg/l 5.4 5.7 5.2 4.8 Not specified 10 Biological Oxygen Demand mg/l BDL(DL:4.0) BDL(DL:4.0) BDL(DL:4.0) BDL(DL:4.0) Not specified 11 Chemical Oxygen Demand mg/l BDL(DL:2.0) BDL(DL:2.0) BDL(DL:2.0) BDL(DL:2.0) Not specified 12 Alkalinity as CaCO3 mg/l 253.1 137.8 140.1 409.1 200 (600) 13 Total Hardness (CaCO3) mg/l 650 1240 1080 670 300 (600) 14 Chlorides (as Cl) mg/l 351.9 361.6 1214.9 699.07 250 (1000) 15 Fluoride (as F) mg/l 1.23 1.22 1.50 1.45 1.0 (1.5) 16 Sodium (as Na) mg/l 318.3 316.9 696.6 639.3 Not Specified 17 Potassium (as K) mg/l 19.5 2.52 25.7 35.44 Not Specified 18 Calcium (as Ca) mg/l 152 300 128.0 160 75 (200) 19 Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l 65.5 119.17 184.8 65.5 30 (100) 20 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 191.3 142.8 327.4 237.8 200 (400) 21 Nitrates (as NO3) mg/l 99.2 69.94 42.4 45.2 45 22 Nitrites mg/l BDL(DL:0.2) BDL(DL:0.2) BDL(DL:0.2) BDL(DL:0.2) Not Specified 23 Total Nitrogen, N mg/l 22.3 15.7 9.5 10 Not Specified 24 Phosphate mg/l BDL(DL:0.05) 0.28 BDL(DL:0.05) 0.194 Not Specified 25 Phenol mg/l BDL(DL:0.01) BDL(DL:0.01) BDL(DL:0.01) BDL(DL:0.01) 0.001 26 Iron (as Fe) mg/l BDL(DL:0.01) BDL(DL:0.01) BDL(DL:0.01) BDL(DL:0.01) 0.3 (1.0) 27 Mercury as (Hg) mg/l BDL(DL:0.001) BDL(DL:0.001) BDL(DL:0.001) BDL(DL:0.001) 0.001 28 Zinc as (Zn) mg/l 0.7 BDL(DL:0.02) 0.04 0.595 5 (15) 29 Copper as(Cu) mg/l 0.06 BDL(DL:0.05) 0.07 0.061 0.05 (1.5) 30 Nickel as Ni mg/l BDL(DL:0.02) BDL(DL:0.02) BDL(DL:0.02) BDL(DL:0.02) 0.05 31 Cadmium as (Cd) mg/l BDL(DL:0.01) BDL(DL:0.01) BDL(DL:0.01) BDL(DL:0.01) 0.01 32 Chromium as (Cr) mg/l 0.099 BDL(DL:0.05) BDL(DL:0.05) BDL(DL:0.05) 0.05 33 Manganese as (Mn) mg/l BDL(DL:0.05) BDL(DL:0.05) BDL(DL:0.05) BDL(DL:0.05) 0.1 (0.3) 34 Lead as (Pb) mg/l BDL(DL:0.01) BDL(DL:0.01) BDL(DL:0.01) BDL(DL:0.01) 0.05 35 Oil and Grease mg/l BDL(DL:10) BDL(DL:10) BDL(DL:10) BDL(DL:10) Not specified 36 Total Coliform MPN/100ml 4 <2* <2* 1.8 10 37 Faecal Coliform MPN/100ml 2 <2* <2* 1.8 Absent Source: Baseline Environmental Monitoring done by Aqua Design, Chennai CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Parameter Unit Values As Per IS As Per IS No SW1 GW1 2296-1982 10500-2012 1 pH Value - 8.3 8.2 6.5 – 8.5 6.5 to 8.5 2 Apparent Hazen 5 2 300 5 Colour o 3 Temperature C 29.5 29.8 Not specified Not specified 4 Electrical mmhos/cm 630 977 Not specified Not Specified Conductivity 5 Turbidity NTU <1 <1 Not specified 5 (10) 6 Total solid mg/l 378 586 Not specified Not specified 7 Suspended mg/l <2 <2 Not specified Not Specified Solid 8 Total mg/l 378 586 1500 500 (2000) Dissolved Solids 9 Dissolved mg/l 6.9 7.4 4 (Minimum) Not specified Oxygen 10 Biological mg/l <2 <2 3 Not specified Oxygen Demand 11 Chemical mg/l <4 <4 Not specified Not specified Oxygen Demand 12 Alkalinity as mg/l 201 332 Not specified 200 (600) CaCO3 13 Total mg/l 172 400 Not specified 300 (600) Hardness (CaCO3) 14 Chlorides mg/l 63 93 600 250 (1000) (as Cl) 15 Fluoride (as mg/l 0.8 BDL (DL:0.1) 1.5 1.0 (1.5) F) 16 Sodium (as mg/l 52 80 Not specified Not Specified Na) 17 Potassium mg/l 6.0 5.0 Not specified Not Specified (as K) 18 Calcium (as mg/l 38 61 Not specified 75 (200) Ca) 19 Magnesium mg/l 18 60 Not specified 30 (100) (as Mg) 20 Sulphate (as mg/l 32 77 400 200 (400) SO4) 21 Nitrates (as mg/l BDL (DL:0.1) 1.7 50 45 NO3) 22 Nitrites mg/l BDL BDL Not specified Not Specified (DL:0.01) (DL:0.01) 23 Total mg/l 33.1 2.9 Not specified Not Specified Nitrogen, N 24 Phosphate mg/l BDL (DL:0.1) BDL (DL:0.1) Not specified Not Specified 25 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.05 BDL 50 0.3 (1.0) (DL:0.01) CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Parameter Unit Values As Per IS As Per IS No SW1 GW1 2296-1982 10500-2012 26 Mercury as mg/l BDL BDL Not specified 0.001 (Hg) (DL:0.001) (DL:0.001) 27 Zinc as (Zn) mg/l 0.1 BDL 15 5 (15) (DL:0.08) 28 Copper mg/l BDL BDL 1.5 0.05 (1.5) as(Cu) (DL:0.02) (DL:0.02) 29 Nickel as Ni mg/l 0.01 0.02 Not specified 0.05 30 Cadmium as mg/l BDL BDL 0.01 0.01 (Cd) (DL:0.002) (DL:0.002) 31 Chromium mg/l BDL BDL 0.05 0.05 as (Cr) (DL:0.01) (DL:0.01) 32 Manganese mg/l 0.05 BDL Not specified 0.1 (0.3) as (Mn) (DL:0.01) 33 Lead as (Pb) mg/l 0.02 0.02 0.1 0.05 34 Oil and mg/l <2 <2 10 Not specified Grease 35 Phenolic mg/l BDL BDL 0.005 0.001 Compounds (DL:0.001) (DL:0.001) 36 Total MPN/100ml <2* <2* 5000 10 Coliform 37 Faecal MPN/100ml <2* <2* Not specified Absent Coliform Note: * - Value of <2 can be considered as absent. Source: Baseline Environmental Monitoring done by Chennai Testing Labs, Chennai For Tiruchengode to Paramathy section of SH 86, monitoring results reveals that, ground water in the project region is slightly alkaline where pH value is varies from 7.3 to 8.3. TDS, total hardness (CaCO3), Chloride, Calcium, Magnesium and Nitrate values in Thottiyapalayam are exceeds the IS:10500 standard. Ground water parameters of remaining locations are falling within the permissible limits of IS: 10500 standard. For Malliyakarai to Rasipuram and Rasipuram to Tiruchengode sections of SH 79, monitoring results reveals that, ground water in the project region is neutral in nature. For Total Hardness (CaCO3), except in GW2, remaining all samples exceeds the permissible limits of IS 10500. Magnesium is beyond the limits in GW3, GW4, GW6 & GW7 and Nitrates exceed the limit in GW1, GW5, GW6 and GW8. Total dissolved Hardness exceeds the IS:10500 standard in GW6, GW7 and GW8. Ground water parameters for remaining locations are falling within the permissible limits of IS:10500 standard. For Mohanur to Namakkal section of SH 95, Monitoring results revels that, Surface and Ground water parameters are falling within the permissible limits of IS:2296 & IS:10500 standard 4.6.4. Coastal and Marine Resources Salem and Namakkal districts are land-locked districts and away from coastal line. Hence, coastal and marine resources are not present in these districts. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.34 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 4.7. Ambient Noise – Baseline Noise from the vehicle body parts includes engine, inlet, exhaust, transmission, suspension, gearbox, cooling fan, during acceleration and chassis, etc. Vehicle condition is very important to the source of noise and extent. The rolling noise/frictional noise (noise from the tyre-roadway system) includes aerodynamic noise, noise from tyre-road interaction, brakes, etc. The noise level depends upon on the type and condition of tyres and pavement. At higher speed, these types of noise increase at same rate. At lower speeds in urban areas, where lower gears are used, noise from the vehicle body parts tends to be independent of vehicle speed whereas noise from the tyre-roadway system becomes less important. Driver behavior contributes to road noise by using vehicle’s horns, sudden breaking on vehicle speed, depending on the road surface and whether the surface is wet or dry. 4.7.1. Ambient Noise Level Noise in general is unwanted / undesired sound, which is composed of many frequency components of varying loudness distributed over the audible frequency range. Various noise scales have been introduced to describe, in a single number, the response of an average human to a complex sound made up of various frequencies at different loudness levels. The most common and universally accepted scale is the A weighted scale which is measured as dB (A). This is more suitable for the audible range of sound, 20 to 20,000 Hz. The scale has been designed to weigh various components of noise according to the response of a human ear. The impact of noise sources on surrounding community depends on:  Characteristics of noise sources (instantaneous, intermittent or continuous in nature). It can be observed that steady noise is not as annoying as one, which is continuously varying in loudness;  The time of day at which noise occurs, for example high noise levels at night in residential areas are not acceptable because of sleep disturbance; and  The location of the noise source, with respect to noise sensitive land use, which determines the loudness and period of exposure. The environmental impact of noise can have several effects varying from Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) to annoyance depending on loudness of noise. The assessment of noise is carried out considering various factors like potential damage to hearing, physiological responses, annoyance and general community responses. It is possible to describe important features of noise for noise levels measured over 24 hours using statistical methods. These features of noise are the parameters used for describing the noise levels at a particular location. Standards for permissible noise levels at various zones are set based on these parameters. The notations used for various noise level parameters are described below.  Leq - Equivalent sound pressure level - the steady sound level that, over a specified period of time, would produce the same energy equivalence as the fluctuating sound level actually occurring.  Leq(1 hr) - The equivalent noise level for a specific one - hour period.  Leq(24 hr) – The equivalent noise level during a 24 hour period.  Lday - The equivalent noise level from 6:00 hours to 22.00 hours. CDM Smith India Pvt. 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The objective of assessing baseline noise levels can be later used to assess the impact of the total noise generated by the proposed project activities. Noise level monitoring carried out continuously for 24 hours with one hour interval at each location during the study period, Hourly Leq values were computed by the noise integrating sound level meter and statistical analysis was done for measured noise levels at the pre-selected locations in the study area. Vehicular movement is the only source for noise pollution in the project corridors. Ambient noise level monitoring locations for project corridors are presented in Table 4.23. Table 4.23. Details of Ambient Noise Level Monitoring Locations Sl. No Name of the Location Monitoring Locations & Environmental Setting Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) 1 Meenkinar At Km 56+200 near to Alpha Institutions, main land use is agriculture and rural settlements 2 Peechipalayam At Km 61+900 near to New VIB Matriculation School, residential area with medium traffic. 3 Kandampalayam At Km 65+000 near to Govt. HSS, commercial center with heavy traffic 4 Kandampalayam At Km 65+800, near to Govt. PHC, commercial center with heavy traffic 5 Mavureddy At Km 79+000, Residential area proximity to Paramathy town with medium traffic. Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) 1 Maliyakarai At Km 0+200, near to District Primary Heath Center, rural settlement with medium traffic. 2 Gopalapuram At Km 4+500 near to PU School, minor Settlement 3 Thimmanayakanapatti At Km 7+800, near to Government HSS, minor rural settlement 4 Eswaramurthypalayam At Km 9+500, near to PU Elementary School, minor rural settlement 5 Mangalapuram At Km 14+650, near to Govt. High School, minor rural settlement 6 Near Bailnadu RF At Km 24+400 near to Reserve Forests, rural settlement with agricultural activities 7 Kumpakotta At 28+000, near to Gov. High school, Kumpakotta, minor settlement Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) 8 Ponkurichi At Km 51+900, residential area with medium traffic 9 Vaiyappamalai At Km 54+800, near to Govt. HSS, major settlement with CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Higher Secondary School, rural settlement 5 Near Veterinary At Km 12+300 near to Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal University Science University, surroundings are characterized by a number educational institutions The Leq day and Leq night calculated for various locations in the project area are presented in Table 4.24. The values are compared with the standards prescribed by CPCB for various zones. Table 4.24. Ambient Noise Level Monitoring Results along the Project Roads Location Noise level Values Category of Applicable CPCB Leq dB(A) Area / Zone Standard Leq dB(A) Day Night Day Night Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No.2 (SH 86) Meenkinar Silent 54.7 42.6 50 40 Peechipalayam Silent 57.1 42.5 50 40 Kandampalayam (65+000) Commercial 67.1 50.9 65 55 Kandampalayam(65+800) Commercial 60.3 45.4 65 55 Mavureddy Residential 54.8 43.1 55 45 Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4 (SH 79) Malliyakarai Silent 57.09 52.27 50 40 Gopalapuram Residential 52.38 37.6 55 45 Thimmanayakanapatti Silent 52.06 50 50 40 Eswaramurthypalayam Silent 52.3 40.01 50 40 Mangalapuram Silent 51.4 45.05 50 40 Near Bailnadu RF Residential 53.61 47.51 55 45 Kumpakotta Silent 52.33 44.9 50 40 Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4 (SH 79) Ponkurichi Residential 52 43 55 45 Vaiyappamalai HSS School Commercial 54 46.5 65 55 Vaiyappamalai Silent 50.41 50 50 40 Elachipalayam Silent 57.50 47.2 50 40 Mettupalayam Silent 50. 6 48 50 40 Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No. 5 (SH 95) Mohanur (0+650) Commercial 64.0 42.6 65 55 Mohanur(1+600) Silent 56.1 44.3 50 40 Seemapalayam (2+800) Silent 52.3 42.9 50 40 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.37 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Location Category of Noise level Values Applicable CPCB Area / Zone Leq dB(A) Standard Leq dB(A) Day Night Day Night Aniyapuram Silent 60.9 42.4 50 40 Near Veterinary University Silent 62.5 47.1 50 40 Source: Baseline Environmental Monitoring done by Chennai Testing Labs, Chennai and Aqua Design, Chennai 4.8. Flora and Fauna – Baseline 4.8.1. Protected Natural Habitats There are no protected natural habitats present within 15 Km radius of any of the project roads. 4.8.2. Wildlife Habitats outside Protected Areas Wild animals like monkeys, can be seen in the forest areas along the project roads. Among the birds, peacocks are common while jungle fowls are also sometimes seen. Among the mammals, mongooses are seen throughout the project area. However, no wildlife corridors are reported across the project roads. 4.8.3. Forest Area Forest contributes to nearly 13% to the geographical area mainly by the Kollli hills and parts of the Western Ghats that cut across the Namakkal district. Land put to non-agricultural uses are the next highest (11%). The forest area in Namakkal district is about 10.78% as reported in Land Use statistics. Apart from Reserve Forests, Reserve Lands occupy 12.31% of the total forest land. Malliyakarai to Rasipuram section of Road No.4 is abutting/ Reserved Forest (RF) land at two locations. Pudupatti East Beat RF on RHS (from Km 22+600 to Km 23+900) and Bailnadu RF on LHS (from Km 24+500 to Km 25+000) are abutting the road. Mohnur to Namakkal section of Road No.5 is abutting Saravumalai RF on LHS (from Km 10+700 to Km 11+000). There is no diversion of forest land due to this project. Figure 4.13 and Figure 4.14 show the location of reserved forests abutting the project alignments. As per the Champion and Seth's1 (1968) classification of forests, the forests along the project roads are tropical dry deciduous forests. 1 Champion H. G. and S. K. Seth. 1968. A Revised Survey of the Forest Types of India. Published by Govt. of India Press. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.38 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Figure 4.13. Map showing Reserved Forests along Malliyakarai – Rasipuram Road Figure 4.14. Map showing Reserved Forests along Mohanur – Namakkal Road CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Especially in some stretches which forms a continuous canopy, giving the effect of Green Tunnel. In Malliyakarai - Rasipuram section of Road No. 4, green tunnel observed for a length of about 8.15 Km and in Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No. 5, it is observed for 3.00 Km. However, no green tunnel was observed in Tiruchengode - Paramathy section of Road No. 2. Chainage wise details of the green tunnel for the project corridors are given in Table 4.25. Table 4.25. Details of Green Tunnel along the Project Road Sl. No From (Km) To (Km) Length in Km Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) 1 2+600 3+400 0.800 2 3+400 4+000 0.600 3 5+200 5+200 0.000 4 10+400 12+000 1.600 5 12+550 13+600 1.050 6 14+600 15+400 0.800 7 15+500 16+200 0.700 8 16+600 18+200 1.600 9 18+800 19+100 0.300 10 19+200 19+900 0.700 Total 8.150 Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No. 5 (SH 95) 1 1+800 2+300 0.500 2 7+400 8+600 1.200 3 8+900 9+800 0.900 4 11+600 12+000 0.400 Total 3.000 Source: Reconnaissance Survey done by CDM Smith 4.8.5. Fauna Annexure 4.1 gives the list of fauna found along the PIA with their IUCN status. 4.8.6. Presence of Vulnerable, Threatened and/or Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna Among the major flora species found in Salem district are Crotolaria clavata and Crotolaria longipes are endangered species and Crotolaria digitata, Crotolaria scabra, Indigofera barberi are rare species. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.40 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 The rare species identified in Namakkal district are Crotalaria digitata, crotalaria scabra and Indigofera barberi; and the endangered species identified at Namakkal are crotalaria Clavata, Crotalaria longipes, Hildegardia populifolia and Venonia shevaroyensis. 4.9. Socio-Economic Environment Salem is a major centre for Industries, Commerce, transportation, services like education, health, etc. Lorry, bus transport, drilling rigs, heavy earth moving equipment, LPG tankers, and container transport facilities prevailing in Salem city provides sizeable employment opportunities in transport and transport related industries. Sago-Starch product Industries, Silk weaving & cotton textile industries proliferate in the area. Silver smithy and gold smithy are carried out in thousands of cottage industries and the products are exported all over the country. Further, Salem is a major market for rice and dal. Nationwide Namakkal is known for Body Building for Truck, Trailer, Tanker and Rig unit. Customers from other States also get the truck body building work done in Namakkal. Body building for trucks and Rig units are being exported to foreign countries from Namakkal. About 25000 persons got employment directly and indirectly in truck body building activity in Namakkal district. About 300 units in Namakkal and 100 units in Tiruchengode are engaged in this activity. Namakkal district is also well known for poultry and dairy industries, accounting for a bulk of supply of poultry products to neighboring industries. In fact, Namakkal produces about 65% of the egg output of Tamil Nadu. 4.9.1. Demographic Profile Demographic features of the Project districts such as total population, population density, sex ratio and literacy rate is presented in Table 4.26. Table 4.26. Demographic Profile of the Project Districts Particulars Salem Namakkal Population Persons 3480008 1721179 Males 1780569 866740 Females 1699439 854439 Sex Ratio (Female / 1000 Males) 954 986 Population density (per sq.Km.) 663 506 Literacy Persons 2285562 1176131 Males 1285107 653312 Females 1000455 522819 Working Population Persons 1694160 898245 Males 1083797 531463 Females 610363 366782 Persons 344960 150699 Child Population in the age Males 180002 78754 group 0-6 Females 164958 71945 Source: Census Survey of India, 2011 CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Important Settlements along the Project Corridors Name of the Corridor Important Settlements along the Corridors Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section Meenkinaru, Pulliyampatti, Chittalandur, Maniyanur, of Road No. 2 (SH 86) Kandampalyam, Musalnaikenpalyam, Irumbupalyam, Vasanthapuram, Arthnaripalyam, Mavureddyand Paramathy Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Road Malliyakarai, Gopalapuram, Thimmanayakanapatti, No. 4 (SH 79) – Section I Eswaramurthipalayam, Mangalapuram, Ayilpatti, Mettala and Thaneerpanthalkadu Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Road Ponkurichi, Kallupalayam, Vaiyappanmalai, Elachipalayam, No. 4 (SH 79) – Section II Elimedu and Mettupalayam Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Mohanur, Pottampalayam, Rasipalayam, Naikarampatti, Road No.5 (SH 95) Pandiyanhar, Aniyapuram and Lathvadi Source: Reconnaissance Survey done by CDM Smith 4.9.3. Socio-Cultural Resources 4.9.3.1. Religious Center There are noticeable numbers of religious structures found along the project roads. Corridor wise details of the same are depicted in Table 4.3. 4.9.3.2. Cultural Heritage Sites There are no cultural heritage sites along any of the project roads. Ardhanareeswara temple at Tiruchengode and Anjaneya Temple at Namakkal are the two cultural heritage sites coming within the 10 Km radius of the project corridors. 4.9.3.3. Archeological Monument Hill fort at Namakkal, a listed monument of Archaeological Survey of India is coming within 10 Km radius of Corridor 5. Other than this, there is no archaeological monument along any of the TNRSP-II PPC03 Roads. 4.9.3.4. Presence of Sensitive Receptors In addition to the built-up areas, there are a large number of educational institutions, libraries and hospitals are present along the project road. All these features are socially very sensitive and needs critical care in preserving them during widening. Location of these sensitive structures are listed in Table 4.4. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 4.42 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chapter 5. Stakeholder Consultation 5.1. Introduction Consultative procedure since the inception of the project has been continued during pre-feasibility, feasibility, Environmental Assessment and Management Plan preparation stage considering the fact that involving local communities in the project planning is basis of the participatory planning. Because, often suggestion and option given by the people improves technical and economic efficiency of the project and suggested improvements proposal of the people generates sense of ownership within communities thus eases implementation process. 5.1.1. Definition of Stakeholders Stakeholders are those who have a direct interest in the project development and whose participation needs to be ensured in consultation at various stages. Stakeholders include project affected people, project beneficiaries, elected representative of legislative assembly, parliament and local self- government bodies and officials of various government departments. To ensure that stakeholder concerns are incorporated in the project design and to promote public understanding about the project and its implications. Public consultation and information dissemination is treated as a two way process where the information is passed on to public and their feedback is sought to understand their issues. The consultative process is continued throughout the project period – design preparation, implementation and post implementation periods. The preparatory stage consultation helps to explore alternative design options, to avoid very adverse social and environmental impacts and to reduce the magnitude of the impacts of the project by suggesting suitable measures, to identify the environmental hotspots for further enhancement, while consultation during implementation stage helps to facilitate a smooth resettlement of the PAFs thereby enabling speedy implementation of the project. 5.1.2. Stages of Consultation and Information Dissemination The consultation process formulated for the project employed a range of formal and informal consultative methods including in-depth interviews with key informants, focus group discussions, meetings and workshops. The consultation programmes were scheduled at two stages of the project, which can be broadly classified as:  Consultation before Project Design  Consultation after Project Design 5.2. Consultation before Project Design 5.2.1. Identification of Stakeholder For consultation and participation, primary and secondary stakeholders have been identified considering their expected roles in the planning and implementation of the project. Primary stakeholders are main stakeholders with whom the project has direct interaction. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 5.1 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Primary stakeholders will include Project Affected Persons (PAPs) and Households and Beneficiaries of the project, including representative of vulnerable households. Secondary stakeholders (other stakeholders) will include elected representatives, community leaders of PAPs, representative of CBOs, representative of local NGOs, and official of forest department, public works departments and various other government institutions. 5.2.2. Planning for Consultation The consultation mechanism has been planned at each level of project preparation. While village level and block level consultation was planned during environmental assessment continue till operation stage, district level consultation, key informant interview and other focused consultative procedure was planned during detailed environmental impact assessment stage. One of the features of present consultation program is to have continued involvement of local engineers of HD and TNRSP in planning and preparation of environmental management framework for the implementation of project largely based on input from concerned stakeholders. The consultation strategies and phases have been discussed and presented in Table 5.1. Table 5.1. Planning and Present Status of Consultation Stakeholders Level of Start Stages Future course Consultation PAPs, community, Village Before Project design Started Contd. Women groups, NGOs HD Officials, TNRSP PIU and Field Before Project design First round officials at Field, Offices completed, Contd. Forest Official Divisional and Before Project design Ongoing Range level District Officials of line District Before Project design Continued Department, such as Forest, SLAO Pollution Control Board State Before Project design Continued District and State Forest State Before Project design Continued Officials 5.2.3. Focus Group Discussion (FGD) The overall goal of FGD programme at before project design is to disseminate project information and incorporate PAPs views in the road design and resettlement plan and also to document the existing environmental profile of the project influence area (PIA). The Focus Group Discussion (FGD) adopted for this project involved one time discussion of various topics related to the project such as environmental issues, loss of access and safety, and social issues. The one-time face-to-face meetings were structured to be informal to encourage open discussion among participants in a relaxed atmosphere and were a good way to gauge the opinions of the public. Individual opinion sheets were distributed to all participants at the time of discussion to convey their opinions and suggestions regarding this project and document existing baseline environmental profile. 5.2.4. Details of Focus Group Discussion (FGD) Conducted In order to document the issues raised by PAPs, public interactions were conducted at nodal points of towns and villages during November and December of 2013. A large number of potentially affected CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 5.2 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 persons expressed their views about the proposed project. Details of location wise FGDs and issues for the Phase-I roads under TNRSP-IIare presented in Table 5.2. Photographs of Focus Group Discussion are presented in Annexure 5.1. Table 5.2. Details of Location-wise Focus Group Discussion and Issues Discussed Sl Name of the Location Subjects and Issues Discussed Suggestion from the No Participants Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) 1 Palmadai Objective of the project Junction improvement Existing Environmental Profile should be provided Existing Traffic Profile Speed breaker is required to Accident rate along the stretch reduce the accident rate 2 Tiruchengode Objective of the project Bypass should be provided Feasibility of Bypass Option to avoid the present traffic Existing Environmental Profile congestion and R& R issues. Existing Traffic Profile 3 Kalliyappanur Objective of the project Road construction should be Existing Environmental Profile limited within the available Existing Traffic Profile land Accident rate along the stretch Compensation for land and structure should be given as per the market rate. Trees should be protected from the proposed improvement 4 Musalnaickenpalayam Objective of the project Proposed improvement Existing Environmental Profile should be limited and to be Existing Traffic Profile minimum impact to their Accident rate along the stretch land and their property 5 Vasanthapuram Objective of the project Proposed improvement Existing Environmental Profile should be limited and to be Existing Traffic Profile minimum impact to their Accident rate along the stretch land and their property Malliyakarai to Rasipuram and Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Sections of Road No.4. (SH 79) 1 Malliyakarai Objective of the project Road construction should be Feasibility of Bypass Option limited within the available Existing Environmental Profile land Existing Traffic Profile Compensation for land and structure should be given as per the market rate. No. of trees to be cut should be minimum 2 Thimmanayakanapatti Objective of the project Road construction should be Feasibility of Bypass Option limited within the available Existing Environmental Profile land Existing Traffic Profile CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Existing Traffic Profile Compensation for land and structure should be given as per the market rate 7 Rasipuram Objective of the project Bypass should be provided Feasibility of Bypass Options to avoid the present traffic Existing Environmental Profile congestion. Existing Traffic Profile Compensation for land and structure should be given as per the market rate 8 Pillanur Objective of the project Compensation for land and Feasibility of Bypass Options structure should be given as Existing Environmental Profile per the market rate Existing Traffic Profile Compensation for squatters also should be given 9 Vaiyappamalai Objective of the project Road construction should be Existing Environmental Profile limited within the available Existing Traffic Profile land Two junction at Vaiyappamalai should be improved as part of this project 7 Elachipalayam Objective of the project Improvement should be CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Existing Traffic Profile Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) 1 Mohanur Objective of the project Proposed improvement Existing Environmental Profile should be limited and to be Existing Traffic Profile minimum impact to their land and their property Asked for the connectivity to the new Vangal – Mohanur bridge 2 Namakkal Objective of the project Bypass should be provided Existing Environmental Profile to avoid the present traffic Existing Traffic Profile congestion and R& R issues. Feasibility of bypass option Existing road improvement should be taken as part of the project While analysing the opinion sheets collected from FGD, it became quite clear that the people who are staying and doing the business at major built-up locations are strongly demanding for bypass as developing the highway through the city which will disturb the residential, commercial and religious buildings. The PAFs demanded for market value for their loosing assets and also asked to explore more options to minimise the negative impact. However public raised very few quires/suggestions on environmental components such as felling of tree should be minimum, Speed breaker should be provided at the forest location to avoid the accidents to monkeys etc. 5.2.5. Institutional Level Consultation Institutional level consultation was conducted to collect their opinion about the project and to collect the secondary details of the study area. Details of various government officials and local body members consulted are presented in Table 5.3. Table 5.3. Details of Institutional Level Consultation Sl Name of the Person Month of Suggestion / Issues / Comments No Consultation 1 Ms. Padmavathi, IFS, November 2013  She informed that a large number of mature Divisional Forests & January 2014 trees are present along the project Officer, Namakkal corridors, therefore cutting of trees should Mob: +91 9445468243 be minimized during project.  She also informed that some Reserve Forests are located near to the project corridors.  To avoid the impacts on forests, she has CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 5.5 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl Name of the Person Month of Suggestion / Issues / Comments No Consultation suggested to improve the project road towards the non-forests land at these locations.  It was informed, that other than reserve forests, there is no any ecologically sensitive areas within 10 Km buffer of the project roads.  During this meeting, Consultants requested to stop planting new trees along the project corridors, until finalization of proposed improvement. 2 Mr. Dileep IFS, November 2013  After making joint site inspection, Mr. Assistant Conservator of & January 2014 Dileep clarified that two of our project Forests, Rasipuram roads are abutting three reserve forests and Mob: +91 7598422999 requires forest clearance if the improvement will take place in the forest area.  During the meeting, profile of existing flora and fauna along the project area were discussed. It was informed that, no major wildlife present in the forests along in the project area.  It was also confirmed, that there is no migratory route of wild animals in the project area. 3 Mr. Kannaiyan, November 2013  Mr. Kannaiyan clarified the exact location Forester, Pudupatti where the forest abuts the project roads. Mob: +91 9994710492  He confirmed that no migratory route of wild animals in the area, however Macaques and peacocks are observed in the forest area. 4 Mr. Perumal, Forest November 2013  Mr. Perumal confirmed that no migratory Guard, Mayilnadu route of wild animals in the area, however Mob: +91 9965052650 Macaques and peacocks are observed in the forest area. 5 Mr. Virappan, Drafting January 2014  Mr. Virappan clarified the exact location Officer, Namakkal where the forest abuts the project roads. Forest Office  He also showed the starting and ending locations of the forest areas 6 Mr. Karkathiran, Range January, 2014  Mr. Karkathiran showed the forest area Forest officer, abutting project road and confirmed that no Namakkal migratory route of wild animals in the area. 7 Mr. Sridhar March 2014  Mr. Sridhar was consulted to obtain the Executive Engineer details on quantity and rate of fly ash Oil and Ash Handling available with MTPS. He provided the said Division, Mettur details vide Letter No. Thermal Power Station, CE/SE/M.II/EE/O&AHS/MTPS-I/F.Wet Mettur. ash / D.300/2014, dated 22.04.14 Mob: +91 9445856773 8 Ms. G. Sivagami March 2014  Ms. Sivagami was consulted to obtain the Junior Engineer surface water quality of Thirumanimitharu CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 5.6 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl Name of the Person Month of Suggestion / Issues / Comments No Consultation Hydrology Division River at Elachipalayam and Paramathi and CWC, Chennai. Cauvery River at Mettur, Bhavani, Erode, Musiri, Mukkombu, and Trichy.  It was informed that, the said data is not available. 9 Mr. Palanichamy March 2014  Mr. Palanichami was consulted about the Panchayath President various issues especially about the project Kandapalayam road is passing through his panchayat. Panchayath  He expressed his concern on land Mob:9585344433 acquisition and building demolition through his panchayath and requested to avoid building present next to road in the village areas. 10 Mr. Palanivel, November 2013  Mr. Palanivel was consulted about the Panchayat President, various issues especially about the project Eswaramurthypalayam road is passing through his panchayat. Panchayat  He also shared the concerns of persons Mob: +91 9451395777 those who are staying close to roads.  He also asked to get the unskilled works to locals during construction period 11 Mr. Ramaswami, January 2014  Mr. Ramaswami was consulted about the Panchayat President, various issues especially about the project Ponkurichi Panchayat road is passing through his panchayat. Mob: +91 9443029678  He also shared the concerns of persons those who are staying close to roads. 12 Mr. Jyothilingam March 2014  Mr. Jyothilingam was consulted about the Panchayath President various issues especially about the project Mangalapuram road is passing through his panchayat. Panchayath  He also shared the concerns of persons Mob: 9626781792 those who are staying close to roads. 13 Mr. E.K Kaliyannan March 2014  Mr. Kaliyannan was consulted about the Panchayath President various issues especially about the project Vaiyappamalai road is passing through his panchayat. Panchayath  He expressed his concern on land Mob: 9626781792 acquisition and building demolition through his panchayath and requested to avoid building present next to road in the village areas.  He also asked about proposed project improvement at curve section near Vaiyappamalai hill. 14 Mr. Manivanam, Depot December 2014  Mr. Manivanam was consulted to get the Manager, Agricultural agricultural profile of the project area Department, Maliyakarai Mob: +91 9543955134 15 Mr. Ramalingam, December 2014  Mr. Ramalingam was consulted to get the Revenue Officer, FMB sketches of project roads near the Rasipuram Taluk forest area. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 5.7 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 5.3. Consultation after Project Design After the design of the proposed improvements, consultation at individual level, in groups and structured public consultation meetings at selected locations were conducted. The consultation mechanism devised to ensure that people are consulted; their project related decision/opinions are gathered and agreement reached on their suggestion/preferences is shared with the community. For this purpose, the consultation mechanism was initiated with the information dissemination, followed by structured public consultation meetings. 5.3.1. Information Dissemination  While conducting inventory of environmental features along the project roads, the consultant has conducted information dissemination along the project route by one to one canvassing about proposed improvement.  Potential project affected families were consulted to inform them about proposed road improvement program and possible environmental conflict such as tree cutting, relocation of utilities. 5.3.2. Structured Public Consultation Meetings Public Consultation refers to the process by which the concerns of local affected persons and others who have plausible stake in the environmental impacts of the project or activity are ascertained with a view to taking into account all the material concerns in the project or activity design as appropriate. Local affected persons are the stakeholders (such as land owners, tenants) who are directly affected by the proposed project activities. Other concerned persons are local NGOs, officials of various government departments and local residents who are indirectly affected by project activities. The key informants during the public consultation included both individuals and groups namely:  Heads and members of households likely to be affected  Groups/clusters of PAPs  Village Panchayats heads and members  Local voluntary organizations, CBOs and NGOs  Government agencies and departments such as local revenue authority, PHED, PWD, Forest, Horticulture, agriculture etc.  Other project stakeholders with special focus on PAPs belonging to the vulnerable group. For TNRSP-II PPC03 roads, section wise public consultation was conducted. Locations were selected at middle portion of the project stretch based on considering the better accessibility; well know place to public and prime village/town in the project region. Structured Public consultation was conducted at Kandampalayam village for Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2, at Mangalapuram for Malliyakarai to Rasipuram 4 section of Road No. 4 (Section I), at Vaiyappamalai for Rasipuram to Tiruchengode section of Road No. 4 (Section II) and at Mohanur for Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No. 5, to assess the perception of the people towards the project. Public Consultation photos and filled registration forms are presented in CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 5.8 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Annexure 5.2 & Annexure 5.3 respectively. Summary of the Public Consultation is given in the following table. Table 5.4. Minutes of Public Consultation Meetings Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) Location: Kandampalayam Date & Time: 29.04.2014, 11 am Subjects and issued discussed Venue: Rani Thirumana Mandapam  Requested bypass for Kandampalayam and Type of Participants: Officials from Maniyanur Highway Department and TNRSP,  Discussed the accident rate and vehicle traffic after Local representatives, Businessmen, the improvement peasants, land cum building owners etc.  Proper safety measures like road markings, speed Total no. of participants: 56 breakers, zebra crossings and signboards should be provided at all sensitive receptor’s location  Additional road facilities like foot path, storm water drainage etc. should be provided as part of this project.  Requested the proposed improvement should be restricted within the highway land available and land acquisition should be minimum  Demanded for adequate R&R Packages and Market value for the losing assets and livelihoods.  No. of trees to be felled for the project should be minimum and additional land has to be acquired for compensatory tree plantation.  Requested a link road from near Siva Temple, Mavureddy to NH 7, and it can be act as a bypass for Paramathi town.  Requested to provide the median from Seyyampalayam junction to Perunkurichi junction.  Curves at Otharasu bus stop and Sithalandhur should be straighten as part of the project  Bus stand (with toilet facility) should be provided at Maniyanur and Kandampalayam  Mariamman Temple, Nallur should be protected from the proposed improvement Malliyakarai to Rasipuram and Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Sections of Road No.4. (SH 79) Location: Mangalapuram (Section I) Date & Time: 30.04.2014, 11 am Subjects and issues discussed Venue: Panchayat Union Elementary  Requested bypass for Mangalapuram town to avoid School, Mangalapuram the impact on livelihood Type of Participants: Officials from  Requested to restrict the improvement within 16 m. Highway Department and TNRSP,  Proper safety measures like road markings, speed Local representatives, Businessmen, breakers, zebra crossings and signboards should be peasants, land cum building owners etc. provided at all sensitive receptor’s location Total no. of participants: 79  Requested to avoid the tree felling  Demanded for adequate R&R Packages and Market value for the losing assets and livelihoods. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 5.9 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03  Demanded to remove the all encroachments on the highway land and accommodate the utilities there.  Requested a detailed meeting is required at next stages of project. Location: Vaiyappamalai (Section II) Date & Time : 30.04.2014, 3.00 pm Subjects and issues discussed Venue: Lakshmi Thirumanna Requested bypass for Vaiyappamalai and Mandapaam Elachipalayam towns to reduce the impact on Type of Participants: Officials from existing features at these towns Highway Department and TNRSP,  Improvement should be done using the existing Local representatives, Businessmen, available highway land peasants, land cum building owners etc.  Additional road facilities like foot path, storm water Total no. of participants: 134 drainage etc. should be provided as part of this project  Proper safety measures like road markings, speed breakers, zebra crossings and signboards should be provided at all sensitive receptor’s location  Requested the proposed improvement should be restricted within the highway land available and land acquisition should be minimum  Schools along the project road have to be protected from the proposed improvement  Demanded for adequate R&R Packages and Market value for the losing assets and livelihoods.  All the water facilities like bore wells, water channels, Cauvery river water carrying pipes, overhead tanks should not be damaged due to project.  Detailed meeting is required at next stages of project. Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) Location: Mohanur Date & Time : 01.05.2014, 11 am Subjects and issued discussed Venue: Navaldiyan Thirumana  Requested bypass for Mohanur town Mandapam  Improvement should be done using the existing Type of Participants: Officials from available highway land and minimum acquisition Highway Department and TNRSP,  Demanded to remove the all encroachments on the Local representatives, Businessmen, highway land and thus minimize the acquisition. peasants, land cum building owners etc.  No. of trees to be felled for the project should be Total no. of participants: 51 minimum and the same species has to be planted as compensatory plantation  Cauvery water supply pipelines should be protected from proposed improvement  Water bodies along the project road are to be protected from proposed improvement.  Requested bus bays for all bus stops  All the public utilities should be saved from proposed improvement CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 5.10 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 While analyzing the opinion sheets collected from public consultation, it became quite clear that the people who are staying and doing the business at town locations are strongly demanding for bypass. The PAFs demanded market value for their losing assets and also asked to explore more options to minimize the negative impact. The consultant has assured that all the issue/ suggestions raised by public will be considered during designing of the project alignment contemplating with technical, social, environmental and economic feasibility. 5.3.3. Role and Responsibilities Identified during Consultation Based on the consultation during feasibility stage of environmental assessment a framework for LA, R&R and Environmental impact mitigation have been envisaged in Table 5.5 along with responsibilities of officials and expected benefits from the project. Table 5.5. Role and Responsibilities Identified after Consultation for TNRSP Stakeholders Roles and Responsibility Expected Benefit for the Project Potential Project  Participate in formal and  Easing implementation. Affected Persons, informal public meeting,  Incorporation of good Project affected  Raise critical issues relevant to practices (From long term groups, the environment, memories of the people) of Project Affected  Suggest alternative the past in project design. Communities, alignments, environmental  Planning for road safety Host population impact management, issues.  Options of widening to save  Community Capacity trees and other environmental building and sense of features, ownership of the project,  Methodologies for agreement on compensation and assistance,  Suggest methodologies for continued participation in project cycle Engineers –TNRSP  Land Acquisition  Easing implementation and HD  Avenue tree transplantation  Reduce the impact of micro  Ensure continued consultation climate  Participate in Block and  People oriented planning District Level Meeting  Ensured public cooperation  Determination of value District Collector  Enumeration of trees  Easing implementation and Forest  Identification of eco sensitive  Helps in designing of Officials hot spots alignment at forest areas,  Permission for tree cutting  Incorporating adequate road  safety measures at forest areas NGOs/CBOs  Ensure public participation in  Public are informed project preparation and  Opinion and preferences of implementation, people are known  Assist TNRSP and  Easy to develop community Government for dovetailing capacity development plan. Government schemes for income generation schemes, CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 5.11 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 5.4. Lessons Learnt from Consultation and Suggested Framework for Environmental Management Plan 5.4.1. Issues of Tree Cutting Green Tunnel areas are observed about 8.15 Km and 3 Km in Cor 4 – Malliyakarai to Tiruchengode Section of SH 79 and Cor 5 – Mohanur to Namakkal Section of SH 95 respectively. While discussing strategies to save trees in these kinds of stretches people suggested that these trees are mature and adequate safety measures should be taken up during design to save these trees. Therefore it was decided that tree felling would be restricted with maximum compromise in alignment design (within MoRTH limits) and to adopt eccentric widening at green tunnel locations based on considering the geometry, topography and land use condition of the road stretch. Due to this, at least on side of the well grown avenue plantation can be saved, during road improvement. Adequate plantation measures, not limiting to compensatory avenue plantation, will be carried out in government office premises and cultural properties along the project roads. 5.4.2. Monitoring Plan and Training Information collected during environment surveys (air quality, water quality and other parameters), baseline environmental monitoring and consultation suggests periodic monitoring plan should be gauged by considering specific but limited number of environmental parameters. Therefore, Monitoring strategies for the project should devise a specific plan. Training and capacity building component of environmental team should be part of consolidated training program of TNRSP and budgeted in training and institutional components of the project. 5.4.3. Community Properties Resources (CPRs) Enhancement Regarding community properties enhancement, village community is willing to come forward to cooperate with HD in the enhancement of religious properties. This is learnt from consultation that generally CPRs do not receive due attention during construction as a result actual enhancement do not take place. Therefore, project authority should plan for alternative implementation arrangement or strengthen its periodic monitoring of physical and financial progress of such enhancement. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 5.12 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chapter 6. Analysis of Alternatives 6.1. Background This chapter presents a comparative analysis of various alternatives considered to avoid or minimize impacts that would be inevitable if technically (based on design speed and geometrics), best-fit, alignment is followed. Cross sections adopted for the upgradation component are flexible in design to avoid most of the impacts within RoW. An analysis of various alternatives is attempted to arrive at the technically and environmentally best-fit alignment. 6.2. Integration of Environmental Consideration in the Alternatives The social and environmental considerations were an integral part of the design and environmental assessment process. There are large number of settlements as seen in the baseline environmental scenario along the corridor, where there is constricted RoW and traffic is higher leading to congestion, delay as well as various environmental impacts. Several alternatives are analysed for avoiding localized environmental impacts and arriving at the best-fit alignment. The retaining walls will be provided in all required locations as given in the Environmental Management Plans. The cut soil material are included in the estimation of soil together with material from borrow areas. The analysis of alternatives has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the World Bank and GoI guidelines. 6.3. “With” And “Without” Scenarios In the case of the project roads under consideration, consideration of the ‘No Action’ and ‘Action Alternatives’ have been examined as provided in the following subsections; 6.3.1. No Action Alternative The ‘no action alternative’ will prevail and this will continue even when a shorter, attractive, road exists. The economic development of the region will not take place. These roads will have an impact to the local area development especially in the education sector and industries. Rasipuram, Namakkal and Tiruchengode are the major cities along the project corridors. The local people along the project road, even from interior depend on these cities for educations and business activities. Accidents and road safety will remain as an issue to be resolved. The other aspects that will not be improved include no improvements beyond limited routine maintenance and rehabilitation of roads without any acquisition of land or buildings, removal of trees or other disturbance to the environment. There would be no improvements to drainage systems beyond their restoration to existing levels of service, no removal of impediments to pedestrians or construction of facilities for pedestrians and other slow moving traffic. This would leave the highway in its current appalling state. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 6.1 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 The ‘no action’ option will not allow a change in the level of service along this alignment. The nature of the road is not sufficient to meet the development of the region. The traffic flow is impaired by conflicts between local, and through traffic, mixed with pedestrian movements and inadequate and/or inappropriate roadside facilities along the narrow corridors. The unsafe conditions and the environmental consequences (air and noise pollution and degraded environmental conditions) will continue and worsen. The no improvement condition and in the long term be a serious impediment to the development of the economy and thus to the improvement of conditions for all sections of the population. 6.3.2. Action Alternative Population and traffic growth will continue to occur and exacerbate in an already critical situation. The "with" scenario, has been determined to be economically viable and would meet the local communities aspirations to a large degree. It would, thereby, contribute to the development goals of the project regions and thus to the entire Tamil Nadu State, improve road safety conditions, enhance economic efficiency and growth potential of the area, and improve the well-being and livelihood of those within the potentially affected area of the project road. Potential negative environmental impacts associated with the "with" scenario can be reduced through good engineering practice and, where warranted, appropriate mitigation and enhancement actions as specified herein. 6.4. Bypass Alignment Study During pre-feasibility stage, necessity of bypass for three built-up locations i.e. Rasipuram, During pre-feasibility stage, necessity of bypass for three built-up locations i.e. Rasipuram, Tiruchengode and Namakkal were envisaged. However, Highway Department, Government of Tail Nadu (GoTN) has proposed bypasses for Rasipuram and Tiruchengode towns under a separate scheme funded by NABARD. For Namakkal town, Outer Ring Road (ORR) was proposed by Highway Department, GoTN under a separate scheme funded by NABARD. Hence, no bypass study was conducted by consultants for these towns. 6.5. Realignment Study All geometric design elements have been carried out as per design standards stipulated for project in consonance with IRC codal provisions. Comprehensive design standards, which link individual design elements to best estimates of actual speed have been utilized. The objective is that drivers must not be presented with the unexpected. The emphasis has been given on maintaining continuity or giving adequate warning where it could not be made. There are some locations on the project roads which are critical from geometric deficiencies. Realignments are considered for geometric improvements at these locations. 6.5.1. Realignment Proposed for Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) One realignment is proposed for Road No 2 where the geometric improvement is required. The existing alignment from Km 55+600 to Km 55+750 has a curve having existing speed of about 35 to 40 Kmph with short tangents giving the appearance of kind. Also, subsequent section has sharp curve CDM Smith India Pvt. 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(SH 79) The necessity of realignment is felt at seven locations in the Road No. 4 (SH79), which are presented in Table 6.1. Table 6.1. Details of Realignments Proposed for Road No.4 Sl. Existing Chainage (Km) Length of Existing Reason for Realignment No. From To Road Realigned (m) Section I - Malliyakarai – Rasipuram Section of SH 79 1 0+320 0+500 180 Geometric Deficiency 2 2+900 3+130 230 Geometric Deficiency 3 8+260 8+650 390 Geometric Deficiency 4 20+600 20+800 200 Sharp Curve 5 29+600 29+930 330 Geometric Deficiency Section II - Rasipuram – Tiruchengode Section of SH 79 1 59+900 60+300 400 Geometric Deficiency 2 61+450 62+000 550 Sharp Curve 6.5.2.1. Realignment from Km 0+320 to Km 0+500 The existing alignment between Km 0+320 to Km 0+500 passes through series of curves having radii varying from 100m to 170m and the speed at these locations is 35 to 50 Kmph. Considering the sharp curves, short tangents and has speed as low as 35 Kmph, the preceding and subsequent sections have 80 Kmph. This sudden variation in speed and poor geometry at this location is leading to discomfort for road users and in turn resulting in accidents. Considering above constrains, a realignment is proposed at this location for a length of 180m. This avoids the 3 minor curves and can attain 80 Kmph speed. The general landuse of the region is minor settlement and open land. However no buildings will be affected due to proposed realignment. 22 trees are affected due to proposed realignment, all are government trees. One canal will cross the proposed realignment. Other than this, realignment location is free from sensitive receptors, religious structures, cultural properties and forest areas. Drawing of the realignment location is presented as Annexure 6.2. 6.5.2.2. Realignment from Km 2+900 to Km 3+130 The existing alignment from Km 2+900 to Km 3+130 is having reverse curves with short tangents which gives appearance of kinks. To avoid distortions in appearance and discomfort for road commuters, the location is proposed for realignment. Total length of proposed realignment is 230m. This avoids the 2 minor curves and can attain 80 Kmph speed. The general landuse of the region is CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 6.3 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 open land, minor settlement and agriculture. There are 33 trees are affected due to proposed realignment. Out of these, 32 trees are government trees and one tree is private. Realignment location is free from sensitive receptors, religious structures, cultural properties and forest areas. Drawing of the realignment location is presented as Annexure 6.2. 6.5.2.3. Realignment from Km 8+260 to Km 8+650 The existing alignment between Km 8+260 and Km 8+650 is having reverse curves with short tangents which gives appearance of kinks. To avoid distortions in appearance and discomfort for road users, the location is proposed for realignment. Total length of proposed realignment is 390m. This avoids the 2 minor curves and can attain 80 Kmph speed. The general landuse of the region is agricultural and open land. There are 51 trees are affected due to proposed realignment. Out of these 48 trees are government trees and 3 trees are private trees. Realignment location is free from sensitive receptors, religious structures, cultural properties and forest areas. Drawing of the realignment location is presented as Annexure 6.2. 6.5.2.4. Realignment from Km 20+600 to Km 20+800 The existing alignment between Km 20+600 and Km 20+800 passes through sharp curves with short tangents having radii varying from 70 to 90m and the speed at these locations is 35 to 40Kmph, the preceding and subsequent sections have 65 to 80 Kmph. This sudden variation in speed and poor geometry at this location is leading to discomfort for road users and in turn resulting in accidents. Total length of proposed realignment is 200m. This avoids the one minor curves and can attain 65 Kmph speed. The general landuse of the region is minor builtup area. 14 trees are affected due to proposed realignment. Out of these 6 trees are government and 8 trees are government. As per preliminary study 5 residential houses may get affected due to proposed alignment. One minor water tank (syntex tank) is falling within the proposed realignment location. Realignment location is free from sensitive receptors, religious structures, cultural properties and forest areas. Drawing of the realignment location is presented as Annexure 6.2. 6.5.2.5. Realignment from Km 29+600 to Km 29+930 The existing alignment between Km 29+600 and Km 29+930 is having compound curves with short tangents. To ensure safe and smooth transition from one curve, the location is proposed for realignment. Total length of proposed realignment is 330m. This avoids the two minor curves and can attain 65 Kmph speed. The general landuse of the region is agriculture. 12 trees are affected due to proposed realignment. As per preliminary study one residential house may get affected due to proposed realignment. Realignment location is free from sensitive receptors, religious structures, cultural properties and forest areas. Drawing of the realignment location is presented as Annexure 6.2. 6.5.2.6. Realignment from Km 59+900 to Km 60+300 The existing alignment between Km 59+900 to Km 60+300 passes through series of curves with short tangents, considering the poor geometry at this location is proposed for realignment. Total length of proposed realignment is 400m. This avoids the three minor curves and can attain 80 Kmph speed. The general landuse of the region is minor settlement and agricultural land. There are 24 trees affected due to proposed realignment. Out of these 22 trees are government trees and 2 trees are private trees. As CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 6.4 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 per preliminary study five residential houses may get affected due to proposed realignment. Two minor water tanks (syntax tank) and one bore well are falling within the proposed realignment location. Realignment location is free from sensitive receptors, religious structures, cultural properties and forest areas. Drawing of the realignment location is presented as Annexure 6.2. 6.5.2.7. Realignment from Km 61+450 to Km 62+000 The existing alignment between Km 61+450 and Km 62+000 passes through series of curves having radii varying from 50m to 110m and the speed at these locations is 35 to 50Kmph proposed for realignment. Total length of proposed realignment is 550m. Existing major bridge for Thirumanimuthar river is located at chainage 61+955 consists of 15 spans of 4.4m each, with a total length of 66m. This Bridge has carriageway width inadequate to accommodate standard two lane traffic. The RCC deck slab is in fair condition. The superstructure has been united recently. RCC pillars with Steel rods are provided for handrail but same is in poor condition. Condition of the substructure is fair and vegetation growth is observed on superstructure. The bridge is hydraulically adequate and the drainage spouts are given but not functioning. Major Bridge at Km 61+955 The section has sharp curves, short tangents and has speed as low as 35 Kmph, the preceding and subsequent sections have speed varying from 65 to 80 Kmph. This sudden variation in speed and poor geometry at this location is leading to discomfort for road users and in turn resulting in accidents. The general landuse of the region is open land area. There are 90 trees are affected due to the proposed realignment Out of these, 82 trees are Government trees and 8 trees are private trees. As per preliminary study five residential houses are may get affected due to proposed realignment. Both existing and proposed alignment are crossing Thirumanimuthar River at this location. Thirumanimuthar River is a seasonal river, having water during rainy season. As per preliminary study three residential houses may get affected due to proposed realignment. Realignment location is free from sensitive receptors, religious structures, cultural properties and forest areas. Considering above constraints, a realignment has been proposed at this location with a major bridge. Major Bridge of total length 67.5m with a span arrangement of 5 x 13.5m is proposed in the realignment. Total width of 12.9m, comprising of 10.5m wide carriageway and 0.75m wide raised safety kerb & 0.45m wide crash barrier on either side is proposed. RCC T - beam superstructure and CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 6.5 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 RCC substructure with open foundation is proposed. Drawing of the realignment location is presented as Annexure 6.2. 6.5.3. Realignment Proposed for Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) The necessity of realignment is felt two locations in Road No. 5 (SH95). Details of realignment proposed are presented in Table 6.2. Table 6.2. Details of Realignments Proposed for Road No.5 Sl. Existing Chainage (Km) Length of Existing Reason for Realignment No. From To Road Realigned (m) 1 2+020 2+475 450 Geometric Improvement 2 6+595 6+960 350 Geometric Improvement 6.5.3.1. Realignment from Km 2+020 to Km 2+475 The existing alignment between Km2+020 to Km 2+475 passes through series of curves with short tangents, considering the poor geometry at this location is proposed for realignment. Total length of proposed realignment is 450m. Existing minor bridge is located at Km 2+280 consist of 9 spans of varying length with a total length of 22.4m. The depth from the road level to bed level is 1.5m. Footpaths are not provided. Clear carriageway width is 7.25m and the total width is 8m. RCC slab superstructure and solid SSM wall type substructures with open foundations are provided. HFL at the bridge location is 0.2m from the bottom of the soffit of slab. Skew angle of 44.7 degree. Bituminous wearing coat and hand railing are provided. One side approach of the Bridge comes on a curve. There is a Railway track on LHS side, which is almost parallel to the existing minor bridge. This Bridge has carriageway width inadequate to accommodate standard two lane traffic. The RCC deck slab is in fair condition. The superstructure has been united recently. RCC pillars with Steel rods are provided for handrail but same is in fair condition. Condition of the substructure is fair. The bridge is hydraulically inadequate.   Minor Bridge at Km 2+280 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 6.6 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 The general landuse of the region is Agricultural land. There are 52 trees are to be felled due to proposed realignment. Out of these 44 trees are Government trees and 8 trees are private trees. There is one pond located on RHS of the existing project alignment. Proposed realignment is passing through a small portion of the pond. Realignment location is free from sensitive receptors, religious structures, cultural properties and forest areas. Considering above constraints, realignment has been proposed at this location with a minor bridge. Minor Bridge of total length 18.5m with a span arrangement of 3 x 5.5m is proposed in the realignment at design chainage 2+279. Total width of 12.9m, comprising of 10.5m wide carriageway and 0.75m wide raised safety kerb & 0.45m wide crash barrier on either side is proposed. RCC Box bridge is proposed. Drawing of the realignment location is presented as Annexure 6.3. 6.5.3.2. Realignment from Km 6+595 to Km 6+960 The existing alignment between Km 6+595 to Km 6+960 passes through series of curves with short tangents, considering the poor geometry at this location is proposed for realignment. Total length of proposed realignment is 350m. This avoids the two minor curves and can attain 80 Kmph speed. The general landuse of the region is agricultural / open land. 59 trees are to get affected due to proposed realignment. Out of this, 46 trees are government trees and 13 trees are private trees. Realignment location is free from sensitive receptors, religious structures, cultural properties and forest areas. Drawing of the realignment location is presented as Annexure 6.3. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 6.7 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chapter 7. Project Impacts and Issues 7.1. Project Impact and Issues This chapter discusses the impacts due to the project activities upon different components of the local and / or regional environment. With increasing socio-economic activities, the demand for an efficient transportation network also increases. It is required to establish an efficient, optimized and durable road infrastructure for the overall social and economic development throughout the country. It is quite evident from the past experience that road revamping / construction projects give rise to diverse impacts that are beneficial as well as adverse on environmental and social profile of the project influence area. The adverse impacts associated with the project may be long term or temporary and its intensity may also vary both spatially and temporally depending on the nature of project intervention during the various stages of the project and the baseline environmental quality of the project area. Major factors influencing the environmental factors are:  Settlement Pattern  Topography / terrain – plain, rolling or hilly  Land use pattern – agricultural, built-up (residential, commercial, industrial) etc.  Other physical features As mentioned in the earlier chapters the improvement proposal includes 2 lane road with paved shoulder configuration along with road furniture and other accessories. The direct impact zone is in the range of 16-23 m of corridors depending upon the land use pattern. Magnitude of indirect impact varies depending upon the location of environmental receptors and type of impact. The planning of project intervention and its impacts on the environmental, social and cultural components were studied for pre-construction, construction and operation stages. Tables 7.1A& 7.1B given below presents the general environmental impacts expected due to the proposed upgradation of the project road. Impacts have been assessed based on the information collected from the screening & scoping of environmental attributes at feasibility stage. The subsequent sections deal with the prediction of impacts due to the project on the natural environment and socio & cultural environment. Besides the impact on natural environment, there will be socio-economic impacts due to disruptions on the social and economic interactions of communities. This involves effect on both the adjacent communities (mostly direct) as well as the nearby communities (mostly indirect). The various impacts have been detailed as:  General impacts that apply to the entire project corridor,  Specific impacts on likely properties and PAPs, within the Corridor of Impact (CoI) of the project corridors. Matrix method was followed for the identification and evaluation of impacts. The activity - impact identification matrix is presented as Annexure 7.1. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.1 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Table 7.1 A. General Impacts on Natural Environment Project Planning Pre-construction Phase Construction Phase Road Indirect effects Activity and Design Operation of operation or Phase Induced development Env. Land Removal of Removal of Earth works Laying of Vehicle & Asphalt & Sanitation Vehicle component acquisition Structures trees and including pavement Machine crusher & Waste operation Affected vegetation quarrying operation & plants (labour maintenance campus) Air Dust gen- Reduced Dust Asphalt Noise and Noise, soot, Odour / Noise and dust other pollution eration buffering of generation odour dust odour and smoke pollution during dis- air and noise pollution dust mantling pollution, pollution Hotter, drier microclimate Land Loss of Generation Erosion and Erosion and Contamina- Contamina- Contami- Spill from Change in productive of debris loss of top loss of top tion by fuel tion and nation from accidents cropping pattern Land soil soil and Compaction wastes Deposition of lubricants of soil lead Compaction Water Loss of Siltation due Siltation due Alteration of Reduction Contamina- Contamina- Contami- Spill Increased con- water to loose to loose drainage of ground tion by fuel tion by as- nation from Contamination tamination of sources earth earth Break in water re- and phalt wastes by fuel, ground water continuity of charge area lubricants leakage or Overuse lubricants and ditches fuel washing of Siltation, vehicles Stagnant water pools in quarries. Noise Noise Noise Noise Noise pollu- Noise Noise Noise pollution Pollution Pollution Pollution tion Pollution Pollution due to from DG machinery sets Flora Loss of Lowered Removal of Lower Felling trees Impact of CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.2 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project Planning Pre-construction Phase Construction Phase Road Indirect effects Activity and Design Operation of operation or Phase Induced development Biomass productivity vegetation productivity for fuel pollution on Loss of Use as fuel vegetation ground for wood Lowered pro- vegetation ductivity Fauna Disturbance Disturbance Disturbance Disturbance Poaching Collision with Distorted habitat Habitat loss traffic Table 7.1 B. General Impact on Social and Cultural Environment Project Planning Pre-Construction Phase Construction Phase Operation Activity and Design Direct Indirect Phase Induced development Env. Design de- Land Removal of Removal of Earth Laying of Vehicle & Asphalt and Labour Vehicle - Component cisions & acquisition Structures trees & works pavement machine crusher Camps operation Affected Implemen- vegetation including operation & plants tation poli- quarrying maintenance cies Agricultural - Change in Loss of land Loss of Loss of - - Dust on - - Conversion of land land prices economic standing productive agricultural Agricultural value crops land land reduce n Land productivity Buildings - - Loss of - Noise and - Noise and Dust accu- - Vibration Change in and built structures, vibration vibration mulation on and noise building use structures Debris may cause may cause building and and generation, damage to damage to structure characteristics Noise and Air structures structures pollution CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Table 7.2: Potential Impacts and Requirement of Man, Materials & Machinery Sr. Description Unit Quantity Total Remarks No. Mohanur to Namakkal Section Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) Section of Road No. 4 (SH 79) Section of Road No. 4 (SH 79) Tiruchengode to Paramathy Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Malliyakarai to Rasipuram of Road No. 5 (SH 95) Potential Impacts 1 Land Ha 4.3049 1.4206 7.97.66 0.3504 6.0759 Moderate Impact Acquisition 2 Dismantling of No.s 83 117 95 21 316 Residential/Com Structures mercial/both 3 Removal of No.s 2161 2187 1686 1178 7212 . trees 4 Removal of Ha 22.94 26.29 17.83 12.03 79.1 .Including camp vegetation area and along alignment Man, Material and Machinery Requirement for Construction Activity CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Ltd. 7.6 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sr. Description Unit Quantity Total Remarks No. Mohanur to Namakkal Section Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) Section of Road No. 4 (SH 79) Section of Road No. 4 (SH 79) Tiruchengode to Paramathy Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Malliyakarai to Rasipuram of Road No. 5 (SH 95) GSB 11 Coarse cum 289,823 388,271 244,226 170,609 10,92,9 WMM, GSB, Aggregate 29 concrete and BT works 12 Water Kilo 42977 41160 29567 54128 1,67,83 All construction litre 2 activities and for worker use. 13 Crusher Nos. 1 1 1 1 3 Based on the Plant/BT project plant/ requirement, Batching Plant capacity will be judged. 16 Paver, Grader, Nos. 1 1 1 1 3 Based on the project requirement, capacity will be judged. 17 Dumpers Nos. 10 5 5 10 30 Based on the project requirement, capacity will be judged. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.7 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 7.2.1. Land Acquisition Up-gradation of project road requires acquisition of agricultural land, commercial/residential land and open land, wherever the existing RoW is not accommodating design scheme. Further, the horizontal and vertical alignment will be improved to the standard as per IRC/MoRTH guidelines, which requires additional land for realignments to avoid the geometric deficiency. The total land to be acquired for the strengthening of Tiruchengode to Paramathy section of SH 86 is 5.20 ha, Malliyakarai to Tiruchengode section of SH 79 is 9.39 Ha and Mohanur to Namakkal section of SH 95 is 0.35 Ha. Table 7.2 presents the details of land acquisition for the project roads. Table 7.2. Details of Land Acquisition Sl. Taluk Name Area to be Acquired Village Name No. (Ha Are Sqm) Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) 1 Pokkampalayam Tiruchengode 0.08.17 2 Athipalaiyam Tiruchengode 0.29.62 3 Pudupuliyampatti Tiruchengode 1.41.10 4 Chitalandur Tiruchengode 0.89.20 5 Maniyanur Paramathi 0.23.12 6 Nallur Paramathi 0.64.53 7 Kunnamalai Paramathi 0.06.64 8 Ramadevam Paramathi 0.02.69 9 Melsathampur Paramathi 0.04.83 10 Nadandai Paramathi 0.00.79 11 Kudacheri Paramathi No LA 12 Arthanaripalayam Paramathi 0.34.70 13 Pillaikalathur Paramathi 0.12.98 14 Paramathi Paramathi 0.12.12 Total 4.30.49 Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4 (SH 79) CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.8 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Taluk Name Area to be Acquired Village Name No. (Ha Are Sqm) 1 Malliyakari Attur 0.26.87 2 Rangappanayakan Palayam Attur 0.00.94 3 Gopalapuram Attur 0.04.89 4 Thimmanayakanpatti Rasipuram 0.01.43 5 Eswaramurthypalayam Rasipuram 0.19.78 6 Mangalapuram Rasipuram 0.09.08 7 Navalpatty Rasipuram 0.07.09 8 Ailpatty Rasipuram 0.23.07 9 Karkoodalpatty Rasipuram 0.44.11 10 Moolapallypatti Rasipuram 0.03.67 11 Namagiripettai Rasipuram 0.01.13 Total 1.42.06 Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4 (SH 79) 1 Ponkurichy Rasipuram 0.09.02 2 Minnampalli Tiruchengode 1.72.85 3 Nagarpalayam Tiruchengode 0.24.57 4 Maraparai Tiruchengode 2.36.71 5 Konnaiyar Tiruchengode 1.92.28 6 Agaram Tiruchengode 0.18.45 7 Kilapalayam Tiruchengode 0.01.84 8 Kumarapalayam Tiruchengode 0.88.21 9 Unjanai Tiruchengode 0.48.92 10 Ilayampalayam Tiruchengode 0.04.81 Total 7.97.66 Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No. 5 (SH 95) 1 Mohanur Namakkal 0.01.01 2 Rasipalayam Namakkal 0.10.52 3 Pettaipalayam Namakkal 0.00.62 4 Ariyur Namakkal 0.21.60 5 Aniyapuram Namakkal 0.01.29 Total 0.35.04 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.9 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Taluk Name Area to be Acquired Village Name No. (Ha Are Sqm) Grand Total 6.07.59 The project roads run through fertile agricultural lands and settlements and hence, the impacts of land acquisition are expected to have significant effect on livelihood and economic activities of the project area. 7.2.2. Removal of Structures During the proposed improvements of the project roads, roadside dwellings and business units would be impacted. Engineering design team in consultation with environmental and social team has minimized/restricted land width in contiguous built-up areas. Even after such engineering efforts some of this residential and business unit required to be dismantled (partially or fully). Table 7.4A. Quantity of Materials to be Removed Sr. Item Unit Quantity of Materials to be Removed Remark No. Tiruchengode to Malliyakarai to Malliyakarai to Mohanur to Paramathy Section of Rasipuram Section of Rasipuram Section of Namakkal Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) Road No. 4 (SH 79) Road No. 4 (SH 79) Road No. 5 (SH 95) 1 Bituminous Cum 62704 9935.1 11932 8410.5 No significant Material impact because it will be reused 2 Pavement Cum 36638 42889 27846 18739 No significant Crust impact because it will be reused 3 Stone Cum 156 294 252 224 No significant Masonry impact because it will be reused 4 RCC Cum 238 447 364 354 No significant impact because it will be reused 5 Hume m 48 Pipes Table 7.4B. Removal of Roadside Structures (Residential/Commercial) CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Chainage Name of the Village Features Residential Commercial Resi Others Total No From To &Comm Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) 1 54+260 55+300 Pokampalayam No.of Structures 1 - - - 1 Total Area 105 - - - 105 Affected Area 15 - - - 15 2 54+500 55+930 Athipalaiyam No.of Structures 6 - - - 6 Total Area 476 - - - 476 Affected Area 173 - - - 173 3 55+700 55+830 Pudupuliyampatti No.of Structures 7 1 - 1 9 Total Area 586 20 - 75 681 Affected Area 119 4 - 15 138 4 55+650 61+230 Chitalandur No.of Structures 12 8 5 1 26 Total Area 3560 1344 1386 500 6790 Affected Area 366 449 203 10 1028 5 61+230 65+330 Maniyanur No.of Structures 5 1 2 2 10 Total Area 1434 88 480 216 2218 Affected Area 49 15 40 108 212 6 65+330 69+970 Nallur No.of Structures 9 7 2 2 20 Total Area 2176 460 1240 1100 4976 Affected Area 284 56 410 80 830 7 69+970 70+950 Kunnamalai No.of Structures - - - 1 1 Total Area - - - 90 90 Affected Area - - - 12 12 8 70+950 71+750 Ramadevam No.of Structures - - - - 0 Total Area - - - - 0 Affected Area - - - - 0 9 71+750 73+670 Melsathampur No.of Structures - - 1 - 1 Total Area - - 80 - 80 Affected Area - - 15 - 15 CDM Smith India Pvt. 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(SH 79) 1 0+000 3+470 Malliyakarai No.of Structures - - - - 0 Total Area - - - - 0 Affected Area - - - - 0 2 3+470 5+550 Rangappanaikanpalaiyam No.of Structures - - - - 0 (RHS) Total Area - - - - 0 Affected Area - - - - 0 3 3+470 5+550 Gopalapuram No.of Structures - - - - 0 (LHS) Total Area - - - - 0 Affected Area - - - - 0 4 5+550 8+150 Thimmanayakampatti No.of Structures 6 - 2 1 8 Total Area 524 - 96 32 652 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.12 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of the Village Features Residential Commercial Resi Others Total No From To &Comm Affected Area 144 - 12 156 5 8+150 12+720 Iswaramurthipalayam No.of Structures 12 1 1 6 20 Total Area 621 88 17 198 924 Affected Area 209 8 17 22 256 6 12+720 15+750 Managalapuram No.of Structures 25 5 5 2 37 Total Area 1110 419 637 64 2230 Affected Area 442 117 89 10 658 7 15+750 17+000 Navalpatti No.of Structures 4 - - - 4 Total Area 396 - - - 396 Affected Area 38 - - - 38 8 17+000 20+180 Ayilpatti No.of Structures 21 5 3 2 31 Total Area 2516 322 800 52 3690 Affected Area 695 83 64 5 847 9 20+180 22+540 Karkudalpatti No.of Structures 7 2 1 - 10 Total Area 489 131 180 - 80 Affected Area 290 76 2 - 368 10 22+540 26+750 Moolappallipatti No.of Structures 3 3 - - 6 Total Area 272 190 - - 462 Affected Area 272 115 - - 387 11 26+750 30+635 Namagiripettai No.of Structures - - - 1 1 Total Area - - - 30 30 Affected Area - - - 30 30 Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) 1 51+300 51+650 Ponkurichi No.of Structures 4 0 3 0 7 Total Area 254 - 406 - 660 Affected Area 73 - 114 - 187 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.13 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of the Village Features Residential Commercial Resi Others Total No From To &Comm 2 51+650 53+900 Minnampalli No.of Structures 6 2 1 1 10 Total Area 488 52 72 50 662 Affected Area 198 37 72 40 347 3 53+900 55+300 Munjanur No.of Structures 2 2 - 1 5 Total Area 150 190 - 60 400 Affected Area 58 40 - 15 113 4 55+300 59+080 Marapparai No.of Structures 4 4 - - 8 Total Area 459 619 - - 1078 Affected Area 179 161 - - 340 5 59+080 63+100 Konnayar No.of Structures 6 6 3 - 15 Total Area 872.75 246.5 145.75 - 1265 Affected Area 229 122 29 - 380 6 63+100 66+550 Agaram No.of Structures 2 8 4 1 15 Total Area 122 352 218 40 732 Affected Area 39 158 117 20 334 7 66+550 66+820 Kilapalaiyam No.of Structures 5 1 3 - 9 Total Area 225 48 270 - 543 Affected Area - - - - 8 66+820 69+160 Kumarapalayam No.of Structures 9 4 6 1 20 Total Area 564 166 506 - Affected Area 183 141 145 - 9 69+160 70+160 Unjanai No.of Structures 0 2 0 3 5 Total Area - 90 - 12 102 Affected Area - - - 12 12 Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) 1 0+000 1+050 Mohanur No.of Structures 1 11 - - 12 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.14 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of the Village Features Residential Commercial Resi Others Total No From To &Comm Total Area 120 568 - - 688 Affected Area 50 322 - - 372 2 0+600 4+300 Rasipalayam No.of Structures 5 - 2 1 7 Total Area 253 - 300 40 593 Affected Area 145 - 150 4 299 3 2+250 3+760 Pettaipalayam No.of Structures - - - - 0 Total Area - - - - 0 Affected Area - - - - 0 4 3+760 7+580 Ariyur No.of Structures - - - - 0 Total Area - - - - 0 Affected Area - - - - 0 5 7+580 10+950 Aniyapuram No.of Structures 1 - - - 1 Total Area 63 - - - 63 Affected Area 63 - - - 63 6 10+950 13+385 Laddivadi No.of Structures - - - - 0 Total Area - - - - 0 Affected Area - - - - 0 CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Quantity of Materials to be Removed Sr. Item Unit Quantity of Materials to be Removed Remark No. Tiruchengode to Malliyakarai to Malliyakarai to Mohanur to Paramathy Section of Rasipuram Section of Rasipuram Section of Namakkal Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) Road No. 4 (SH 79) Road No. 4 (SH 79) Road No. 5 (SH 95) 1 Bituminous Cum 62704 9935.1 11932 8410.5 No significant Material impact because it will be reused 2 Pavement Cum 36638 42889 27846 18739 No significant Crust impact because it will be reused 3 Stone Cum 156 294 252 224 No significant Masonry impact because it will be reused 4 RCC Cum 238 447 364 354 No significant impact because it will be reused 5 Hume m 48 Pipes Table 7.4B. Removal of Roadside Structures (Residential/Commercial) Sl. Chainage Name of the Village Features Residential Commercial Resi Others Total No From To &Comm Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) 1 54+260 55+300 Pokampalayam No.of Structures 1 - - - 1 Total Area 105 - - - 105 Affected Area 15 - - - 15 2 54+500 55+930 Athipalaiyam No.of Structures 6 - - - 6 Total Area 476 - - - 476 Affected Area 173 - - - 173 3 55+700 55+830 Pudupuliyampatti No.of Structures 7 1 - 1 9 Total Area 586 20 - 75 681 Affected Area 119 4 - 15 138 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.17 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of the Village Features Residential Commercial Resi Others Total No From To &Comm 4 55+650 61+230 Chitalandur No.of Structures 12 8 5 1 26 Total Area 3560 1344 1386 500 6790 Affected Area 366 449 203 10 1028 5 61+230 65+330 Maniyanur No.of Structures 5 1 2 2 10 Total Area 1434 88 480 216 2218 Affected Area 49 15 40 108 212 6 65+330 69+970 Nallur No.of Structures 9 7 2 2 20 Total Area 2176 460 1240 1100 4976 Affected Area 284 56 410 80 830 7 69+970 70+950 Kunnamalai No.of Structures - - - 1 1 Total Area - - - 90 90 Affected Area - - - 12 12 8 70+950 71+750 Ramadevam No.of Structures - - - - 0 Total Area - - - - 0 Affected Area - - - - 0 9 71+750 73+670 Melsathampur No.of Structures - - 1 - 1 Total Area - - 80 - 80 Affected Area - - 15 - 15 10 73+670 74+940 Nadandai No.of Structures - - - - 0 Total Area - - - - 0 Affected Area - - - - 0 11 74+340 74+670 Kudacheri No.of Structures - - 2 - 2 Total Area - - 452 - 452 Affected Area - - 134 - 134 12 Arthanaripalayam No.of Structures 1 1 - 1 3 Total Area 250 32 - 72 354 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.18 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of the Village Features Residential Commercial Resi Others Total No From To &Comm Affected Area 5 8 - 8 21 13 74+940 79+110 Pillaikalathur No.of Structures - - - - 0 Total Area - - - - 0 Affected Area - - - - 0 14 79+110 80+972 Paramathi No.of Structures 2 - - 2 4 Total Area 104 - - 352 456 Affected Area 64 - - 22 86 Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) 1 0+000 3+470 Malliyakarai No.of Structures - - - - 0 Total Area - - - - 0 Affected Area - - - - 0 2 3+470 5+550 Rangappanaikanpalaiyam No.of Structures - - - - 0 (RHS) Total Area - - - - 0 Affected Area - - - - 0 3 3+470 5+550 Gopalapuram No.of Structures - - - - 0 (LHS) Total Area - - - - 0 Affected Area - - - - 0 4 5+550 8+150 Thimmanayakampatti No.of Structures 6 - 2 1 8 Total Area 524 - 96 32 652 Affected Area 144 - 12 156 5 8+150 12+720 Iswaramurthipalayam No.of Structures 12 1 1 6 20 Total Area 621 88 17 198 924 Affected Area 209 8 17 22 256 6 12+720 15+750 Managalapuram No.of Structures 25 5 5 2 37 Total Area 1110 419 637 64 2230 Affected Area 442 117 89 10 658 7 15+750 17+000 Navalpatti No.of Structures 4 - - - 4 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.19 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of the Village Features Residential Commercial Resi Others Total No From To &Comm Total Area 396 - - - 396 Affected Area 38 - - - 38 8 17+000 20+180 Ayilpatti No.of Structures 21 5 3 2 31 Total Area 2516 322 800 52 3690 Affected Area 695 83 64 5 847 9 20+180 22+540 Karkudalpatti No.of Structures 7 2 1 - 10 Total Area 489 131 180 - 80 Affected Area 290 76 2 - 368 10 22+540 26+750 Moolappallipatti No.of Structures 3 3 - - 6 Total Area 272 190 - - 462 Affected Area 272 115 - - 387 11 26+750 30+635 Namagiripettai No.of Structures - - - 1 1 Total Area - - - 30 30 Affected Area - - - 30 30 Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) 1 51+300 51+650 Ponkurichi No.of Structures 4 0 3 0 7 Total Area 254 - 406 - 660 Affected Area 73 - 114 - 187 2 51+650 53+900 Minnampalli No.of Structures 6 2 1 1 10 Total Area 488 52 72 50 662 Affected Area 198 37 72 40 347 3 53+900 55+300 Munjanur No.of Structures 2 2 - 1 5 Total Area 150 190 - 60 400 Affected Area 58 40 - 15 113 4 55+300 59+080 Marapparai No.of Structures 4 4 - - 8 Total Area 459 619 - - 1078 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.20 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of the Village Features Residential Commercial Resi Others Total No From To &Comm Affected Area 179 161 - - 340 5 59+080 63+100 Konnayar No.of Structures 6 6 3 - 15 Total Area 872.75 246.5 145.75 - 1265 Affected Area 229 122 29 - 380 6 63+100 66+550 Agaram No.of Structures 2 8 4 1 15 Total Area 122 352 218 40 732 Affected Area 39 158 117 20 334 7 66+550 66+820 Kilapalaiyam No.of Structures 5 1 3 - 9 Total Area 225 48 270 - 543 Affected Area - - - - 8 66+820 69+160 Kumarapalayam No.of Structures 9 4 6 1 20 Total Area 564 166 506 - Affected Area 183 141 145 - 9 69+160 70+160 Unjanai No.of Structures 0 2 0 3 5 Total Area - 90 - 12 102 Affected Area - - - 12 12 Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) 1 0+000 1+050 Mohanur No.of Structures 1 11 - - 12 Total Area 120 568 - - 688 Affected Area 50 322 - - 372 2 0+600 4+300 Rasipalayam No.of Structures 5 - 2 1 7 Total Area 253 - 300 40 593 Affected Area 145 - 150 4 299 3 2+250 3+760 Pettaipalayam No.of Structures - - - - 0 Total Area - - - - 0 Affected Area - - - - 0 CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Removal of Trees and Vegetation Table 7.3A present the details of trees and vegetation to be removed for the upgradation, widening and geometric improvement of the project roads. Maximum efforts have been taken to preserve existing vegetation. Only the trees that are coming within the formation width (between toe lines) are to be felled. Table 7.5A. Removal of Vegetation Vegetation to be removed (Hectares) Tiruchengode to Section of Road Section of Road Section of Road Section of Road Malliyakarai to Malliyakarai to Sr. Location/ Reason for No. 2 (SH 86) No. 4 (SH 79) No. 4 (SH 79) No. 5 (SH 95) Mohanur to Paramathy Rasipuram Rasipuram No Descriptio removal of Namakkal . n Vegetation Total Clearing and Along the grubbing for 1 20.94 24.29 15.83 10.03 71.1 alignment construction activity Construction 2 Plant site camp and stock  2   2   2   2   8  yard 3 Diversion  0   0   0   0   0  Diversion 4 Bypass  0   0   0   0   0  Bypass Location Along the 5 Trees Nos  2161   2187   1686   1178   7212  alignment Table 7.3B. Summary of Trees Proposed to be Felled for the TNRSP-II PPC03 Roads 2 Categorisation of trees based on GBH Trees 30 - 60 60 - 90 90 - 120 120 - 150 - coming in < 30 cm >180 cm cm cm cm 150 cm 180 cm L R L R L R L R L R L R L R Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) Existing RoW 580 345 147 116 105 56 199 73 84 68 59 48 117 136 Realignment - 25 - 2 - 0 - 0 - 1 - 0 - 0 Grand Total 2161 Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No.4. (SH 79) Existing RoW 65 91 123 108 113 73 119 97 115 94 105 105 412 425 Realignment 1 0 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 0 - 4 - 9 - Realignment 2 1 - 1 - 3 - 11 - 9 - 4 - 4 - Realignment 3 2 - 10 - 10 - 18 - 9 - 1 - 1 - 2 Tree details include both government and private trees CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.23 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Categorisation of trees based on GBH Trees 30 - 60 60 - 90 90 - 120 120 - 150 - coming in < 30 cm >180 cm cm cm cm 150 cm 180 cm L R L R L R L R L R L R L R Realignment 4 - 1 - 3 - 4 - 4 - 1 - 0 - 1 Realignment 5 1 - 10 - 0 - 3 - 5 - 2 - 1 - Grand Total 2187 Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No.4. (SH 79) Existing RoW 276 258 163 122 137 89 186 126 82 37 26 17 30 23 Realignment 6 3 5 0 0 2 1 0 5 0 2 1 2 0 3 Realignment 7 10 1 4 0 1 1 39 6 19 1 4 1 3 0 Grand Total 1686 Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) Existing RoW 133 123 72 77 51 50 35 51 24 46 29 36 160 180 Realignment 1 0 14 0 6 0 4 0 16 0 3 0 0 0 9 Realignment 2 16 7 2 15 3 1 7 0 3 0 1 0 4 0 Grand Total 1178 7.2.4. Extraction of Materials for Construction Activity Table 7.4 presents the details of construction material required for the project road upgradation. The quarries for these aggregates and borrow earth are locally available and hence no significant direct impact is envisaged. Table 7.4. Details of Construction Material Required Sl Quantity No. Items Units Road Sec I of Sec II of Road Sources No. 2 Road No. 4 Road No. 4 No. 5 1 Coarse Tonnes 289,823.00 388,271.00 244,226.00 170,609.00 Quarry area aggregate 2 Sand Tonnes 7,366.00 21,379.00 7,045.00 11,049.00 Mining area 3 Cement Tonnes 3,895.00 11,376.00 3,784.00 6,007.00 Plant 4 Bitumen Tonnes 4,037.00 4,760.00 2,907.00 1,810.00 Plant 5 Steel Tonnes 692.00 1,939.00 637.00 1,132.00 Plant 6 Diesel Litres 158,678.00 192,463.00 149,691.00 125,618.00 Refinery 7 Borrow material Cum 86,110.00 82,400.00 52,828.00 33,407.00 Mining area 7.2.5. Construction Machinery Table 7.5 below present the quantum of vehicles & machinery required for project intervention and their influence area for each project corridor. These machineries will have its own impacts on surrounding environment especially on air quality subject to emission level of machinery. Table 7.5. Details of Construction Machinery Required CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.24 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Construction Quantity (Nos) Influence area No. Machinery 1 Dumpers 30 Quarry approach and Project road 2 Excavators 10 Quarry sites & Project Road 3 Road Rollers 8 Project road 4 Graders/ Pavers 3 Project Road 5 Stone Crusher /BT Plant 1 Plant site 7.2.6. Labours for Construction Activity Table below presents the number of laborers required/used in the construction activity. Table 7.6. Labors for Construction activity Sl. No. Categories Construction Stage Operation Stage Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) 1 Skilled 12 3 2 Semi Skilled 39 9 3 Technicians 8 1 4 Engineers 11 1 5 Managers 8 2 Total 77 15 Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4 (SH 79) 1 Skilled 14 4 2 Semi Skilled 47 11 3 Technicians 9 1 4 Engineers 14 1 5 Managers 9 2 Total 95 19 Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4 (SH 79) 1 Skilled 9 2 2 Semi Skilled 31 7 3 Technicians 6 0 4 Engineers 9 1 5 Managers 6 1 Total 62 12 Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No. 5 (SH 95) 1 Skilled 6 2 2 Semi Skilled 21 5 3 Technicians 4 0 4 Engineers 6 0 5 Managers 4 1 Total 41 8 7.3. Air Environment – Impacts Motor vehicles have emerged as one of the major sources of air pollution especially in town area. Due to the proposed road improvements aimed at enhancing the efficiency of road transport system the number of vehicles on these roads will be increased overtime, so impacts on ambient air environment may be significant, which needs detailed analysis. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.25 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 7.3.1. Meteorological Factors and Climate Construction Phase Felling of avenue trees, laying of pavement and other construction activity may cause temporary impact on micro climate of the project influence area. Other than this, no other significant impacts are envisaged in climatic parameters such as precipitation, wind speed, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity etc. Operation Phase The objective of the present project is only to improve the existing road. Hence, no changes in climatic conditions are anticipated. 7.3.2. Air Quality – Emissions Preconstruction Phase The preconstruction stage activities include site clearance, shifting of utilities, removal of trees present in the corridor of impact (CoI), transportation of man and material, construction of accommodations, construction of stock yards, installation of construction plants, and construction of office buildings. Dust generatig activities would be predominant during pre-construction stage particularly if preconstruction tasks are performed during dry weather. The impacts due to the preconstruction activity are temporary and location specific and the corridor of impact is limited. Quantification of impacts at the preconstruction stage is very difficult as these are very temporary and localized. Construction Phase Vehicular emissions are one of the major sources of air quality impacts of road projects. As the project envisages improvement of road conditions for smooth traffic flow, the project will have beneficial impact on air quality of the region during its operation. However, with respect to compliance of ambient air quality standards during the post improvement phase of the road, due to increase in the traffic volume, the impact on air quality along the project corridors is likely to be minor. Impacts on air quality during the construction phase of the project will be considerable as the amount of work involved in improvement of the roads is significant. However, any possible impacts will be transitory. Provision of adequate air pollution control equipment, like dust filters and measures like dust suppression by water sprinkling and planting of green belt may further help to significantly reduce the impact. Emission of CO2 and NOX due to combustion of diesel from vehicles, hot mix plant, batch mix plant, diesel generator sets etc. will be a principal cause of air pollution during the construction phase. The data on fuel utilization rates of units likely to be in operation during the road improvement are provided in Table 7.7. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.26 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Table 7.7. Fuel Consumption Rates for Construction Machinery Machines Fuel Consumption (Litres/hour) Cement concrete mixer 7 Truck 8 Bulldozer 20 Grader 12 Roller 20 Dumpers & Tippers 18 Water Tanker 8 Paver 12 Source: Indian Institute of Petroleum Due to ground level temperature inversion at site during winter months, meteorological conditions after the sunset tend to become stable. The overall meteorological parameters thus constitute adverse conditions for dispersion of ground based air pollution emissions. Under adverse meteorological conditions, it may be possible that the NOX standards (80 µg/m3 for 24 hourly averages) may be violated only if the construction work is carried out round the clock. However, this scenario is not envisaged, as the construction is not proposed to be carried out round the clock. Fugitive dust generation due to operations such as excavation of construction materials in borrow and quarry areas, loading, transportation and unloading of construction materials, cutting and drilling of rock masses and dust due to other construction activities. Fugitive dust released during above activities may cause immediate effect on construction workers, and people residing along the alignments especially those in downward wind direction. Most of the generated pollutants due to these construction activities are limited to construction phase and confined to impact zone. Operation Phase After improvement of the existing road, the traffic is expected to move smoothly at higher designed speed, which will ensure lower emissions of gaseous pollutants. This will further improve air quality in the region and hence, the project is not expected to affect the air quality adversely. The rate of emissions of various types of vehicles is presented in Table 7.8. However, the extent of these impacts, at any given point of time will depend upon the rate of vehicular emission within a given stretch of the road; and the prevailing meteorological conditions. The impacts will have strong temporal dependence as both of these factors vary with time. The temporal dependence would have diurnal, seasonal as well as long-term components. Table 7.8. Rate of Emissions of Various Types of Vehicles Emissions Emission Factors in gm/Km/Vehicle 1. For Diesel Vehicles Speed (Km/hr) 30 40 50 60 70 80 CO 12.53 9.40 7.52 6.27 5.37 4.70 NOX 22.28 16.71 13.37 11.14 9.55 8.36 2. For Petrol Vehicles Vehicles Car 2 Wheeler 3 Wheeler CO 2.72 2.0 4.0 NOX 0.58 0.5 0.5 Source: Indian Institute of Petroleum CDM Smith India Pvt. 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The overall topography of the area is not going to alter due to these minor changes providing positive impacts. List of embankment raising sections are listed in Table 7.11. Table 7.9. List of Embankment Raising Sections Design Chainage Length of raising Sl. No. Reason for raising From To section (m) Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) No new retaining wall or high raised embankments are proposed in this project corridor Section I – Malliyakarai – Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4 (SH79) No new retaining wall or high raised embankments are proposed in this project corridor Section II –Rasipuram – Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4 (SH79) 1 61+930 62+060 130 Realignment Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No. 5 (SH 95) Realignment with new minor bridge 1 2+070 2+440 2.5 proposed 2 4+900 5+020 1 Correcting the existing vertical profile 3 6+630 6+880 1 Realignment Operational Phase No significant impact is envisaged on topography during operation phase. 7.4.2. Impacts on Geology Likely impact on the geological resources will occur from the extraction of materials (borrow of earth, granular sub base and aggregate for base course and bridges). These materials will be procured from the authorized suppliers and prevalent rules will be followed for borrowing soil, sand and aggregates. Hence, the impacts on general geology of the region are insignificant. At the construction sites, no blasting is proposed, therefore, there will be no added impact on the geology of the area. 7.4.3. Impacts on Seismology The construction and operation of the project roads will not lead to any adverse impact on seismology setting of the regional environment. On the contrary, the seismic events that could occur on the region could damage the road and structures if not constructed as per the specification recommended for the seismic zone. Present upgradation will incorporate both, existing structures will be checked & compiled and new structures will be designed earthquake resistant. Project roads falls under zone II & zone III, i.e. least to moderate active categories as per the seismic zone classification of India. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.28 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 7.4.4. Impacts on Lands Loss of land: One of the major ‘local’ impacts due to highway project is upon the local land resources required for widening and improvement of the project road. There are stretches along the corridors where acquisition of agricultural land has been unavoidable due to non-availability of sufficient right of way to accommodate the proposed cross section. Generation of Debris: The major source of debris generation is dismantling of existing cross drainage structures and road side residential and commercial structures. Soil Erosion: Erosion of topsoil can be considered a moderate, direct and long-term negative impact resulting from the construction and maintenance of roads. The potential for soil erosion is high during the construction stage. Starting with clearing and grubbing of vegetation is exposing raw soil for erosion. The construction of new fill slopes for grading and bridge-end fills also exposes large areas to erosion, if protection methods are not implemented. Finally, during the operation or maintenance phase of highway development, erosion can continue to occur in areas not vegetated. Fills are exposed to long-term exposure to water and wind. Although soil erosion occurs sporadically on highway corridors, the sites most affected are generally bridge approaches, fills and over-steep banks. Road Slopes and Spoils Erosion problems may occur on newly constructed slopes and fills depending on soil type, angle of slope, height of slope and climatic factors like wind (direction, speed and frequency) and rain (intensity and duration). Since slope protection methods (re-vegetation or stone pitching) form part of good engineering practice, and have been incorporated into the detailed design for the roads, erosion concerns should be minimised. However, failure to maintain soil erosion protection can reduce the security of high road embankments and add siltation to the rivers during the monsoon season. Construction of new Bridges and Culverts Along each corridor rehabilitation / reconstruction / widening of a number of major and minor bridges and culverts is planned. Construction of new bridges involves excavation of river bed and banks for the construction of the foundation and piers. If the residual spoil is not properly disposed off, increased sedimentation downstream of the bridge may take place during the monsoon. Also, the bridge approaches fills require armouring to ensure gullying and slumping are minimised. During the construction period some amount of drainage alteration and downstream erosion / siltation is anticipated. Some of these alterations may be because of construction of temporary traffic detours / diversion. Except for these temporary works, in almost all cases there should be an improvement in the drainage characteristics of the surrounding area due to improved design and added culvert / ditch capacity. Changes in the drainage pattern due to the raising of the road profile has not been discussed in specific cases, as the likely impact is not adverse and does not warrant mitigation (as the road design itself takes care of cross-pavement drainage). New culverts are being incorporated in the project roads not only to prevent over-topping but also to maintain equal water distribution on either side of the road. In fact, the bridges and culverts, as designed, are an automatic enhancement to the local environment (flooding, stagnation, scour, torrent run-off velocity – all would be reduced as a result of this project). CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.29 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Quarries and Borrow Areas The excavation of quarries and borrow pits used for obtaining soil and aggregate materials for road construction can cause direct and indirect long-term major adverse impacts on the environment. While loss of productive soil is the most direct negative impact, other significant indirect negative impacts can also occur. Since most of the construction materials would be available from existing quarries nearby, relatively few new borrow areas will be required. One of the long-term residual adverse impacts of borrow pits not reclaimed is the spread of malaria. Mosquitoes breeding and multiplying in stagnant water that collects in these pits can affect humans in villages and towns close to the features. 7.4.5. Contamination of Soil Construction Phase Soil contamination would take place to a small extent due to spillage of construction material, oil, fuel, grease and asphalt around the construction yards. Especially at vehicle & DG sets fueling areas, where soil contamination occurs predominantly. Dumping of scarified materials to the adjacent agricultural land may lead to contamination of top soil. Leachates of the scarified asphalt material can spoil the soil quality to a marginal depth. Disposal of construction waste and domestic waste in unscientific way may result in loss of productive land. Operational Phase Better access can lead to conversion of agricultural land to commercial and residential purpose close to project road, especially in rural areas. This may result in loss of productive land and agriculture produce. Erosion of embankment formation may occur near low lying areas and near bridge approaches, during monsoon. Deterioration of borrow areas may happen if not rehabilitated properly. 7.5. Water Environment – Impacts Due to the proposed project, there will be some direct and indirect long-term impacts on the water resources. Table below presents the major adverse impacts on the water resources and the indicators chosen to assess the impacts for the study. Table 7.10A. Impacts on Water Resources Due to Construction Activities Impacts Due To Construction Indicators Loss of water bodies Area of water bodies affected Loss of other water supply sources Number of wells affected Alteration of drainage, run off, flooding No. of cross drainage channels Depletion of Ground Water recharge Area rendered impervious Use of Water Supply for Construction Quantum of water used Contamination from fuel and lubricants Nature and quantum of contaminators Contamination from improper sanitation Area of camp / disposal site and, proximity to water and Waste Disposal in Construction bodies / channels Camps CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.30 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 7.5.1. Loss of Water Bodies The project road passes through the dry area of Tamil Nadu with mean average rainfall of 600 – 1600 mm. Due to non-availability of water, many formers along the project corridors are practicing seasonal cultivation. 7.5.1.1. Surface Water Construction Phase The project roads are crossing rivers, canals and streams on its way and are abutting ponds and tanks, wells, bore wells, etc. Disposal of construction debris near the vicinity of water bodies may cause stagnation / diversion of natural drainage. Water supply units present adjacent to project road within the proposed RoW will be impacted. Table 7.12B and Table 8.2 present the details of the existing surface water resources and the possible impacts due to project. Drawing of water for construction camps for domestic use from local water sources may disturb water supply use for the local inhabitants. Construction activity at bridge and culvert locations may cause water pollution. Operation Phase Lack of proper drainage arrangement may result in soil erosion subsequently leads to turbidity and siltation of nearby natural water bodies. Spillage of edible oil, crude oil, lubricants and other hazardous chemical due to road accidents close to natural drainage will lead to change in water quality. Unscientific disposal of debris and construction materials in low laying area shall lead to flooding during rainy season. Water shall be utilised for maintenance of trees planted along project road. Table 7.12B: Impact on Surface Water Bodies Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) Chainage (km) 57+080 57+100 Structure ID No TR-PA-WTP-01 TR-PA-WT-01 Village Name Pudupuliyampatti Pudupuliyampatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7m 8m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) LHS (11.161m) (11.623m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 57+170 57+160 Structure ID No TR-PA-WTP-02 Water Tap Village Name Pudupuliyampatti Pudupuliyampatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7m 6m Length x Breadth NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) LHS (11.368m) (11.6m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - Abandoned Chainage (km) 57+240 57+300 Structure ID No TR-PA-WTP-03 TR-PA-WTP-04 Village Name Pudupuliyampatti Pudupuliyampatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 5m 7m CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.31 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) (11.5m) (12.304m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 57+400 57+710 Structure ID No TR-PA-WT-02 TR-PA-WTP-05 Village Name Pudupuliyampatti Pudupuliyampatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 7m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) (14.768m) (12.088m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 57+730 57+770 Structure ID No TR-PA-WTP-06 TR-PA-WTP-07 Village Name Pudupuliyampatti Pudupuliyampatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 7m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) (11.827m) (11.5m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 57+800 58+000 Structure ID No TR-PA-WTP-08 TR-PA-WTP-09 Village Name Pudupuliyampatti Pudupuliyampatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 5m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) (11.5m) (11.5m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 58+200 58+250 Structure ID No TR-PA-WTP-10 TR-PA-WTP-11 Village Name Pudupuliyampatti Pudupuliyampatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 5m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) (11.5m) (12.084m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 56+280 59+180 Structure ID No TR-PA-WTP-12 TR-PA-WTP-13 Village Name Pudupuliyampatti Chittalandhur Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 8m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) LHS (11.082m) RHS (11.956m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 59+560 59+680 Structure ID No TR-PA-WTP-14 TR-PA-WTP-15 Village Name Chittalandhur Chittalandhur CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.32 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 6m 6m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) (11.238m) (8.086m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 59+755 59+860 Structure ID No TR-PA-WTP-16 TR-PA-WTP-17 Village Name Chittalandhur Chittalandhur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 7m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) (8.242m) LHS (6.913m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 59+870 59+890 Structure ID No TR-PA-WTP-18 TR-PA-WTP-19 Village Name Chittalandhur Chittalandhur Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 6m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) LHS (6.544m) LHS (5.897m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 60+470 60+500 Structure ID No TR-PA-WT-03 TR-PA-WTP-20 Village Name Chittalandhur Chittalandhur Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 8m 8m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) (11.608m) (11.626m) Ownership Private Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 63+570 65+340 Structure ID No Tr-PA-WTP-21 TR-PA-WTP-22 Village Name Maniyanur Nallur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 9m 9m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) RHS (7.935m) LHS (9.569m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 65+340 65+350 Structure ID No TR-PA-WTP- 23 TR-PA-WTP-24 Village Name Nallur Nallur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 8m 8m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) RHS (9.475m) LHS (9.527m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 65+350 65+360 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.33 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Structure ID No TR-PA-WTP-25 TR-PA-WTP-26 Village Name Nallur Nallur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 8m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) RHS (9.509m) LHS (9.541m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 65+360 65+380 Structure ID No TR-PA-WTP-27 TR-PA-WTP-28 Village Name Nallur Nallur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 8m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) RHS (9.541m) LHS (9.556m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 65+380 65+700 Structure ID No TR-PA-WTP-29 TR-PA-WTP-30 Village Name Nallur Nallur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7m 12m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) RHS (9.457m) RHS (9.366m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 65+720 65+790 Structure ID No TR-PA-WTP-31 TR-PA-WTP-32 Village Name Nallur Nallur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 9m 9m Length x Breadth Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) RHS (9.368m) RHS (9.781m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 65+800 66+200 Structure ID No TR-PA-WT-04 Water Tank Village Name Nallur Nallur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 7m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) RHS (9.701m) LHS (8.399m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - Abandoned Chainage (km) 68+060 68+100 Structure ID No TR-PA-WTP-33 TR-PA-WTP-34 Village Name Nallur Nallur Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 6m 6m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) LHS (10.351m) LHS (9.015m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.34 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chainage (km) 68+150 69+380 Structure ID No Water Tank TR-PA-WTP-35 Village Name Nallur Nallur Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 6m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) LHS (7.916m) LHS (14.304m) Ownership Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned - Chainage (km) 69+450 70+100 Structure ID No TR-PA-OHT-01 TR-PA-WTP- 36 Village Name Nallur Kunnamalai Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 15 9m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) (12.561m) (8.240m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 71+650 72+040 Structure ID No TR-PA-WT-05 Water Tap Village Name Ramadevam Melsathambur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 10m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) RHS (11.630m) LHS (11.158m) Ownership Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - Abandoned Chainage (km) 73+160 74+450 Structure ID No Water Tap TR-PA-WTP-37 Village Name Melsathambur Kudacheri Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 10m 8m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) LHS (11.037m) (12.662m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned - Chainage (km) 74+500 79+380 Structure ID No TR-PA-WTP-38 TR-PA-WTP-39 Village Name Kudacheri Paramathi Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7m 8m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) (8.603m) (8.189m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 79+430 79+450 Structure ID No TR-PA-WTP-40 TR-PA-WTP-41 Village Name Paramathi Paramathi Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 8m 7m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) LHS (7.952m) (8.616m) CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.35 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 79+450 79+900 Structure ID No TR-PA-WT-06 TR-PA-WTP-42 Village Name Paramathi Paramathi Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 15 7m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) LHS (7.400m) (8.079m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) Chainage (km) 0+300 1+620 Structure ID No MK-RP/WT1 MK-RP/WT2 Village Name Malliyakarai Malliyakarai Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7m 8m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on RHS RHS (7.587 m) (11.8 m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 2+000 2+020 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP1 MK-RP/WP2 Village Name Malliyakarai Malliyakarai Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5.5 m 8m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (10.74 m) RHS (10.37m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 2+140 2+160 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP2 MK-RP/WP4 Village Name Malliyakarai Malliyakarai Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 6m 8m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (10.12m) RHS (9.53m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 4+120 4+135 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP5 MK-RP/WP6 Village Name Gopalapuram Gopalapuram Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 6m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS (11.92m) (11.915m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.36 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chainage (km) 4+410 4+520 Structure ID No MK-RP/WT3 MK-RP/WP7 Village Name Gopalapuram Gopalapuram Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on LHS (8.8m) (8.17 m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Remarks Chainage (km) 4+580 4+580 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP8 MK-RP/WP9 Village Name Gopalapuram Gopalapuram Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7m 4m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on RHS LHS (7.12 m) (8.87m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 4+600 4+610 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP10 MK-RP/WP10 Village Name Gopalapuram Gopalapuram Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 5m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards LHS (7.256 m) LHS (7.4m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Abandoned Chainage (km) 4+620 4+650 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP11 MK-RP/WP12 Village Name Gopalapuram Gopalapuram Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7.5 m 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on LHS LHS (7.71m) (8.82 m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Abandoned Chainage (km) 4+700 5+990 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP13 MK-RP/WT4 Village Name Gopalapuram Thimmanayakapatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 8m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on RHS (11.53 m) (12.46m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 6+200 6+250 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP16 MK-RP/WP14 Village Name Thimmanayakapatti Thimmanayakapatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 8m 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (12.41m) RHS (7.27m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.37 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chainage (km) 6+270 6+500 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP15 MK-RP/WP17 Village Name Thimmanayakapatti Thimmanayakapatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 8m 7.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.44m) RHS (6.98m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 6+580 6+590 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP18 MK-RP/WP19 Village Name Thimmanayakapatti Thimmanayakapatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 8m 8m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards LHS (7.89m) LHS (7.97m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 6+700 6+740 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP20 MK-RP/WP21 Village Name Thimmanayakapatti Thimmanayakapatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7m 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on RHS Widening towards (11.53m) RHS (11.49m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 7+200 7+650 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP22 MK-RP/WP23 Village Name Thimmanayakapatti Thimmanayakapatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 8m 7.5 cm Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on RHS Widening towards (11.53m) LHS (10.86m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 7+760 8+050 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP24 MK-RP/WT5 Village Name Thimmanayakapatti Thimmanayakapatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 10 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on LHS LHS (10.61m) (13.21m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 8+060 8+060 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP25 MK-RP/WP26 Village Name Thimmanayakapatti Thimmanayakapatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 8m 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (13.34m) RHS (9.65m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.38 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chainage (km) 8+680 9+170 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP27 MK-RP/WP28 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 6m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (13.23m) LHS (9.05m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 9+180 9+190 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP29 MK-RP/WP30 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 6m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards LHS (8.633m) LHS (8.408m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 9+330 9+340 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP31 MK-RP/WP32 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 6m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards LHS (10.636m) LHS (10.578m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 9+350 9+420 Structure ID No MK-RP/WT6 MK-RP/WP32 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 6m 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on LHS LHS (10.641m) (14.38m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 9+590 9+650 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP33 MK-RP/WP34 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards LHS (11.07m) LHS (9.37m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 10+200 11+000 Structure ID No MK-RP/WT8 MK-RP/WT10 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 10 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS (14.397m) (14.77m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.39 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chainage (km) 11+250 11+600 Structure ID No MK-RP/WT11 MK-RP/WT12 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 5.5 m 10 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS (14.015m) (12.476m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 11+910 11+920 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP35 MK-RP/WP36 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 5.5 m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards LHS (7.94m) LHS (7.76m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 11+950 11+950 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP37 MK-RP/WP38 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 5.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on RHS LHS (7.98m) (8.01m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+000 12+045 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP39 MK-RP/WP40 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 4m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on RHS LHS (7.892m) (9.03m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+050 12+070 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP41 MK-RP/WP42 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 4m 4.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on RHS Widening towards (9.03m) LHS (7.06m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+080 12+080 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP43 MK-RP/WP44 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5.5 m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on RHS LHS (7.25m) (8.74m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.40 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chainage (km) 12+090 12+100 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP45 MK-RP/WP46 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on RHS LHS (7.49m) (8.17m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+100 12+100 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP47 MK-RP/WP49 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 4.5 m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards LHS (7.84 m) LHS (7.84m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+110 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP49 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Distance from ECL 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS (8.25m) Ownership Government Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+130 12+130 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP50 MK-RP/WP51 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (9.1m) RHS (6.91m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+140 12+150 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP52 MK-RP/WP53 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 5m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS (9.61m) (9.73m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 12+160 12+160 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP54 MK-RP/WP55 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5.5 m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (9.85m) RHS (6.14m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.41 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chainage (km) 12+165 12+170 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP56 MK-RP/WP57 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5.5 m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (10.05m) RHS (5.94m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+200 12+200 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP58 MK-RP/WP59 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5.5 m 4m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (9.63m) RHS (6.37m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+230 12+250 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP60 MK-RP/WP61 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 4m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.32m) RHS (7.78m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+255 12+265 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP62 MK-RP/WT13 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 5m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.94m) LHS (7.96m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+310 12+580 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP63 MK-RP/WP64 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on LHS RHS (7.73m) (11.43m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 14+070 14+100 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP65 MK-RP/WP66 Village Name Mangalapuram Mangalapuram Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7.5 m 7.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (12.54m) LHS (7.46m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.42 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chainage (km) 14+120 15+150 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP67 MK-RP/WP69 Village Name Mangalapuram Mangalapuram Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7.5 m 7.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards LHS (5.66m) RHS (7.73m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 15+170 15+300 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP68 MK-RP/WP70 Village Name Mangalapuram Mangalapuram Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7.5 m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (8.045m) LHS (11.16m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 15+320 15+410 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP71 MK-RP/WP72 Village Name Mangalapuram Mangalapuram Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 6.5 m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on RHS LHS (11.11m) (11.56m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 17+650 17+680 Structure ID No MK-RP/WT15 MK-RP/WP73 Village Name Ayilpatti Ayilpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 6m 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on RHS (11.13m) (9.34m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 17+790 17+815 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP74 MK-RP/WP75 Village Name Ayilpatti Ayilpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.685m) RHS (7.88m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 17+825 17+920 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP76 MK-RP/WP77 Village Name Ayilpatti Ayilpatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 8.5 m 7.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS (8.43m) (8.59m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.43 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chainage (km) 17+970 18+020 Structure ID No MK-RP/WT16 MK-RP/WP78 Village Name Ayilpatti Ayilpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.9m) LHS (11.61m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 18+375 18+645 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP79 MK-RP/WP80 Village Name Ayilpatti Ayilpatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 6.5 m 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (8.07m) LHS (5.97m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 18+790 18+820 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP81 MK-RP/WP82 Village Name Ayilpatti Ayilpatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 6m 7.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS (8.35m) (8.2m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 19+005 19+020 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP83 MK-RP/WP84 Village Name Ayilpatti Ayilpatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 6.5 m 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (8.16m) LHS (10.55m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 19+205 19+420 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP85 MK-RP/WP86 Village Name Ayilpatti Ayilpatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 6.5 m 5.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards LHS (10.95m) LHS (9.435m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 19+520 19+540 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP87 MK-RP/WP88 Village Name Ayilpatti Ayilpatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 5.5 m 7.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS (11.646m) (11.728m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.44 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chainage (km) 19+560 19+750 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP89 MK-RP/WP90 Village Name Ayilpatti Ayilpatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7.5 m 8m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS (11.765m) (11.68m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 20+620 20+660 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP91 MK-RP/WT17 Village Name Karkudalpatti Karkudalpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 8.5 m 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on RHS RHS (7.529m) (11.9m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 20+725 20+760 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP92 MK-RP/WP93 Village Name Karkudalpatti Karkudalpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 8m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on RHS (20.812m) (15.709m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 21+500 21+600 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP94 MK-RP/WT18 Village Name Karkudalpatti Karkudalpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 8m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on RHS RHS (7.422m) (8.747m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 21+700 21+710 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP95 MK-RP/WP96 Village Name Karkudalpatti Karkudalpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 6m 8.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.075m) RHS (6.914m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 21+720 21+730 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP97 MK-RP/WP98 Village Name Karkudalpatti Karkudalpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7.5 m 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (6.961m) RHS (7.059m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.45 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chainage (km) 21+740 21+750 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP99 MK-RP/WP100 Village Name Karkudalpatti Karkudalpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7m 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.134m) RHS (7.263m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 21+760 21+770 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP101 MK-RP/WP102 Village Name Karkudalpatti Karkudalpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 6.5 m 6.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.39m) RHS (7.517m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 21+780 21+790 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP103 MK-RP/WP104 Village Name Karkudalpatti Karkudalpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 6.5 m 6.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.643m) RHS (7.769m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 21+800 21+810 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP105 MK-RP/WP106 Village Name Karkudalpatti Karkudalpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5.5 m 6.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.845m) RHS (7.881m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 21+820 21+950 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP107 MK-RP/WT19 Village Name Karkudalpatti Karkudalpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 8m 6.5 Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.91m) RHS (14.138m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 24+940 25+007 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP108 MK-RP/WP109 Village Name Moolapallipatti Moolapallipatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.4m) RHS (5.87m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.46 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chainage (km) 27+250 28+550 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP110 MK-RP/WP111 Village Name Namagiripettai Namagiripettai Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 6.5 m 5.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (8.05m) RHS (7.883m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 28+600 28+620 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP112 MK-RP/WP113 Village Name Namagiripettai Namagiripettai Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7m 5.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on RHS (8.296m) (8.427m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 28+750 28+760 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP114 MK-RP/WP115 Village Name Namagiripettai Namagiripettai Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on LHS RHS (11.033m) (8.128m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 29+170 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP116 Village Name Namagiripettai Side (Left/Right) Right Side Distance from ECL 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on RHS (8.088m) Ownership Government Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) Chainage (km) 0+300 1+620 Structure ID No MK-RP/WT1 MK-RP/WT2 Village Name Malliyakarai Malliyakarai Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7m 8m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on RHS RHS (7.587 m) (11.8 m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 2+000 2+020 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP1 MK-RP/WP2 Village Name Malliyakarai Malliyakarai Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5.5 m 8m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (10.74 m) RHS (10.37m) CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.47 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 2+140 2+160 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP2 MK-RP/WP4 Village Name Malliyakarai Malliyakarai Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 6m 8m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (10.12m) RHS (9.53m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 4+120 4+135 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP5 MK-RP/WP6 Village Name Gopalapuram Gopalapuram Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 6m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS (11.92m) (11.915m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 4+410 4+520 Structure ID No MK-RP/WT3 MK-RP/WP7 Village Name Gopalapuram Gopalapuram Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on LHS (8.8m) (8.17 m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Remarks Chainage (km) 4+580 4+580 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP8 MK-RP/WP9 Village Name Gopalapuram Gopalapuram Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7m 4m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on RHS LHS (7.12 m) (8.87m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 4+600 4+610 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP10 MK-RP/WP10 Village Name Gopalapuram Gopalapuram Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 5m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards LHS (7.256 m) LHS (7.4m) Ownership Government Government CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.48 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Abandoned Chainage (km) 4+620 4+650 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP11 MK-RP/WP12 Village Name Gopalapuram Gopalapuram Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7.5 m 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on LHS LHS (7.71m) (8.82 m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Abandoned Chainage (km) 4+700 5+990 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP13 MK-RP/WT4 Village Name Gopalapuram Thimmanayakapatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 8m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on RHS (11.53 m) (12.46m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 6+200 6+250 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP16 MK-RP/WP14 Village Name Thimmanayakapatti Thimmanayakapatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 8m 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (12.41m) RHS (7.27m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 6+270 6+500 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP15 MK-RP/WP17 Village Name Thimmanayakapatti Thimmanayakapatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 8m 7.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.44m) RHS (6.98m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 6+580 6+590 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP18 MK-RP/WP19 Village Name Thimmanayakapatti Thimmanayakapatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 8m 8m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards LHS (7.89m) LHS (7.97m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 6+700 6+740 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP20 MK-RP/WP21 Village Name Thimmanayakapatti Thimmanayakapatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7m 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on RHS Widening towards (11.53m) RHS (11.49m) Ownership Government Government CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.49 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 7+200 7+650 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP22 MK-RP/WP23 Village Name Thimmanayakapatti Thimmanayakapatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 8m 7.5 cm Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on RHS Widening towards (11.53m) LHS (10.86m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 7+760 8+050 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP24 MK-RP/WT5 Village Name Thimmanayakapatti Thimmanayakapatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 10 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on LHS LHS (10.61m) (13.21m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 8+060 8+060 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP25 MK-RP/WP26 Village Name Thimmanayakapatti Thimmanayakapatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 8m 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (13.34m) RHS (9.65m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 8+680 9+170 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP27 MK-RP/WP28 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 6m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (13.23m) LHS (9.05m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 9+180 9+190 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP29 MK-RP/WP30 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 6m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards LHS (8.633m) LHS (8.408m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 9+330 9+340 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP31 MK-RP/WP32 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 6m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards LHS (10.636m) LHS (10.578m) Ownership Government Government CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.50 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 9+350 9+420 Structure ID No MK-RP/WT6 MK-RP/WP32 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 6m 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on LHS LHS (10.641m) (14.38m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 9+590 9+650 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP33 MK-RP/WP34 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards LHS (11.07m) LHS (9.37m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 10+200 11+000 Structure ID No MK-RP/WT8 MK-RP/WT10 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 10 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS (14.397m) (14.77m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 11+250 11+600 Structure ID No MK-RP/WT11 MK-RP/WT12 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 5.5 m 10 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS (14.015m) (12.476m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 11+910 11+920 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP35 MK-RP/WP36 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 5.5 m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards LHS (7.94m) LHS (7.76m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 11+950 11+950 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP37 MK-RP/WP38 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 5.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on RHS LHS (7.98m) (8.01m) Ownership Government Government CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.51 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+000 12+045 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP39 MK-RP/WP40 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 4m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on RHS LHS (7.892m) (9.03m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+050 12+070 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP41 MK-RP/WP42 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 4m 4.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on RHS Widening towards (9.03m) LHS (7.06m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+080 12+080 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP43 MK-RP/WP44 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5.5 m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on RHS LHS (7.25m) (8.74m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Chainage (km) 12+090 12+100 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP45 MK-RP/WP46 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on RHS LHS (7.49m) (8.17m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+100 12+100 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP47 MK-RP/WP49 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 4.5 m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards LHS (7.84 m) LHS (7.84m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+110 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP49 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Distance from ECL 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS (8.25m) Ownership Government CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.52 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+130 12+130 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP50 MK-RP/WP51 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (9.1m) RHS (6.91m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+140 12+150 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP52 MK-RP/WP53 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 5m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS (9.61m) (9.73m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 12+160 12+160 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP54 MK-RP/WP55 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5.5 m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (9.85m) RHS (6.14m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+165 12+170 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP56 MK-RP/WP57 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5.5 m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (10.05m) RHS (5.94m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+200 12+200 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP58 MK-RP/WP59 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5.5 m 4m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (9.63m) RHS (6.37m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+230 12+250 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP60 MK-RP/WP61 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 4m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.32m) RHS (7.78m) Ownership Government Government CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.53 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+255 12+265 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP62 MK-RP/WT13 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 5m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.94m) LHS (7.96m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+310 12+580 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP63 MK-RP/WP64 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on LHS RHS (7.73m) (11.43m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 14+070 14+100 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP65 MK-RP/WP66 Village Name Mangalapuram Mangalapuram Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7.5 m 7.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (12.54m) LHS (7.46m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 14+120 15+150 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP67 MK-RP/WP69 Village Name Mangalapuram Mangalapuram Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7.5 m 7.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards LHS (5.66m) RHS (7.73m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 15+170 15+300 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP68 MK-RP/WP70 Village Name Mangalapuram Mangalapuram Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7.5 m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (8.045m) LHS (11.16m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 15+320 15+410 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP71 MK-RP/WP72 Village Name Mangalapuram Mangalapuram Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 6.5 m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on RHS LHS (11.11m) (11.56m) Ownership Government Government CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.54 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 17+650 17+680 Structure ID No MK-RP/WT15 MK-RP/WP73 Village Name Ayilpatti Ayilpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 6m 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on RHS (11.13m) (9.34m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 17+790 17+815 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP74 MK-RP/WP75 Village Name Ayilpatti Ayilpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.685m) RHS (7.88m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 17+825 17+920 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP76 MK-RP/WP77 Village Name Ayilpatti Ayilpatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 8.5 m 7.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS (8.43m) (8.59m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 17+970 18+020 Structure ID No MK-RP/WT16 MK-RP/WP78 Village Name Ayilpatti Ayilpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.9m) LHS (11.61m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 18+375 18+645 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP79 MK-RP/WP80 Village Name Ayilpatti Ayilpatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 6.5 m 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (8.07m) LHS (5.97m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 18+790 18+820 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP81 MK-RP/WP82 Village Name Ayilpatti Ayilpatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 6m 7.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS (8.35m) (8.2m) Ownership Government Government CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.55 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 19+005 19+020 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP83 MK-RP/WP84 Village Name Ayilpatti Ayilpatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 6.5 m 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (8.16m) LHS (10.55m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 19+205 19+420 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP85 MK-RP/WP86 Village Name Ayilpatti Ayilpatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 6.5 m 5.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards LHS (10.95m) LHS (9.435m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 19+520 19+540 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP87 MK-RP/WP88 Village Name Ayilpatti Ayilpatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 5.5 m 7.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS (11.646m) (11.728m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 19+560 19+750 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP89 MK-RP/WP90 Village Name Ayilpatti Ayilpatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7.5 m 8m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS (11.765m) (11.68m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 20+620 20+660 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP91 MK-RP/WT17 Village Name Karkudalpatti Karkudalpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 8.5 m 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on RHS RHS (7.529m) (11.9m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 20+725 20+760 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP92 MK-RP/WP93 Village Name Karkudalpatti Karkudalpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 8m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on RHS (20.812m) (15.709m) Ownership Government Government CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.56 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 21+500 21+600 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP94 MK-RP/WT18 Village Name Karkudalpatti Karkudalpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 8m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on RHS RHS (7.422m) (8.747m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 21+700 21+710 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP95 MK-RP/WP96 Village Name Karkudalpatti Karkudalpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 6m 8.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.075m) RHS (6.914m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 21+720 21+730 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP97 MK-RP/WP98 Village Name Karkudalpatti Karkudalpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7.5 m 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (6.961m) RHS (7.059m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 21+740 21+750 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP99 MK-RP/WP100 Village Name Karkudalpatti Karkudalpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7m 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.134m) RHS (7.263m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 21+760 21+770 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP101 MK-RP/WP102 Village Name Karkudalpatti Karkudalpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 6.5 m 6.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.39m) RHS (7.517m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 21+780 21+790 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP103 MK-RP/WP104 Village Name Karkudalpatti Karkudalpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 6.5 m 6.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.643m) RHS (7.769m) Ownership Government Government CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.57 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 21+800 21+810 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP105 MK-RP/WP106 Village Name Karkudalpatti Karkudalpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5.5 m 6.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.845m) RHS (7.881m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 21+820 21+950 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP107 MK-RP/WT19 Village Name Karkudalpatti Karkudalpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 8m 6.5 Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.91m) RHS (14.138m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 24+940 25+007 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP108 MK-RP/WP109 Village Name Moolapallipatti Moolapallipatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (7.4m) RHS (5.87m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 27+250 28+550 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP110 MK-RP/WP111 Village Name Namagiripettai Namagiripettai Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 6.5 m 5.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (8.05m) RHS (7.883m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 28+600 28+620 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP112 MK-RP/WP113 Village Name Namagiripettai Namagiripettai Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7m 5.5 m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on RHS (8.296m) (8.427m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 28+750 28+760 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP114 MK-RP/WP115 Village Name Namagiripettai Namagiripettai Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on LHS RHS (11.033m) (8.128m) Ownership Government Government CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.58 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 29+170 Structure ID No MK-RP/WP116 Village Name Namagiripettai Side (Left/Right) Right Side Distance from ECL 7m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on RHS (8.088m) Ownership Government Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) Chainage (km) 1+050 1+180 Structure ID No WT01 WP01 Village Name Mohanur Rasipalayam Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 9m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) (14.52m) (9.953m) Ownership Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 1+950 1+900 Structure ID No WP02 WP03 Village Name Rasipalayam Rasipalayam Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 8m 9m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) (8.393m) (12.488m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 3+450 5+250 Structure ID No WP04 WP05 Village Name Pettaipalayam Ariyur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 11m 6m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) RHS (11.496m) LHS (6.74m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 5+350 6+900 Structure ID No WP06 WP07 Village Name Ariyur Ariyur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 5m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) RHS (7.88m) (14.857m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 7+195 7+540 Structure ID No WP08 WP09 Village Name Ariyur Ariyur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 6.5m Length x Breadth NA NA CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.59 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) (12.538m) (14.08m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 8+190 8+700 Structure ID No WP10 WP12 Village Name Aniyapuram Aniyapuram Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 7m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) RHS (12.257m) RHS (11.092m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 9+990 11+570 Structure ID No WP14 WT02 Village Name Aniyapuram Laddivadi Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7m 10m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) (10.647m) (11.642m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 11+610 Structure ID No WP15 Village Name Laddivadi Side (Left/Right) Right Side Distance from ECL 10m Length x Breadth NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) (11.756m) Ownership Government Impact Direct Impact Remarks 7.5.1.2. Ground Water Construction Phase Extraction of ground water for construction activities and domestic use of labour camps will result in depletion of local ground water table. Sources of ground water such as open wells, hand pumps and deep tube wells will be affected due to widening of project road at specific locations. Table 7.12C and Table 8.3 present the details of the existing water resources and the possible impacts due to project. Selection of construction camps adjacent to open well will lead to contamination of ground water. Operation Phase Proposed construction of embankments at rolling terrain will reduce the permeability of the unpaved shoulder and will further decrease the ground water recharging rate to a great extent due to surface runoff. Paved surface of the road will further reduce the percolation of runoff water and decrease the ground water recharge. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.60 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Table 7.12C. Impact on Ground Water Bodies Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) Chainage (km) 55+000 55+160 Structure ID No TR-PA-BW-01 TR-PA-BW-02 Village Name Athipalayam Athipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 10m 10m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) (18.438m) (16.082m) Ownership Private Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 55+170 55+440 Structure ID No TR-PA-OW-01 TR-PA-BW03 Village Name Athipalayam Athipalayam Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 5m Length x Breadth NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) (16.106m) RHS (10.573m) Ownership Govt./Private Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 57+070 57+480 Structure ID No TR-PA-BW-04 Hand Pump Village Name Pudupuliyampatti Pudupuliyampatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 8m 6m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) (11.814m) RHS (11.429m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - Abandoned Chainage (km) 57+510 57+590 Structure ID No TR-PA-BW-05 TR-PA-BW-06 Village Name Pudupuliyampatti Pudupuliyampatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 6m 7m Length x Breadth Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) (11.555m) RHS (11.143m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 57+760 58+960 Structure ID No TR-PA-HP-01 TR-PA-OW-02 Village Name Pudupuliyampatti Chittalandhur Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7m 5m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) (11.648m) RHS (10.559m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 59+065 59+130 Structure ID No TR-PA-BW-07 Bore Well Village Name Chittalandhur Chittalandhur Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.61 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Distance from ECL 10m 6m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) (12.238m) (11.434m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - Abandoned Chainage (km) 60+360 60+360 Structure ID No TR-PA-OW-3 TR-PA-BW-08 Village Name Chittalandhur Chittalandhur Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 13m 10m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) (15.024m) (15.024m) Ownership Private Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 60+415 60+700 Structure ID No TR-PA-BW-09 TR-PA-BW-10 Village Name Chittalandhur Chittalandhur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 10m 9m Length x Breadth Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) RHS (11.126m) RHS (11.433m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 62+250 64+300 Structure ID No TR-PA-BW-11 TR-PA-BW-12 Village Name Maniyanur Maniyanur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 10m 8m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) RHS (10.658m) (8.102m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 65+030 65+795 Structure ID No TR-PA-OW-04 TR-PA-BW-12 Village Name Maniyanur Nallur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 6m 9m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) (8.85m) RHS (9.781m) Ownership Govt./Private Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 66+020 67+840 Structure ID No Hand Pump TR-PA-OW-05 Village Name Nallur Nallur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7m 8m Length x Breadth NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) RHS (9.418m) (11.726m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned - Chainage (km) 68+080 68+140 Structure ID No TR-PA-OW-06 - CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.62 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Village Name Nallur Nallur Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 9m 5m Length x Breadth NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) LHS (9.731m) LHS (7.719m) Ownership Private Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - Abandoned Chainage (km) 68+340 70+350 Structure ID No Bore Well Bore Well Village Name Nallur Kunnamalai Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 8m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) (12.222m) RHS (13.033m) Ownership Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Abandoned Chainage (km) 76+500 76+750 Structure ID No TR-PA-OW-07 Bore Well Village Name Pillakalathur Pillakalathur Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 11m 8m Length x Breadth Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) (12.349m) (11.513m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - Abandoned Chainage (km) 76+840 79+160 Structure ID No TR-PA-BW-13 Hand Pump Village Name Pillakalathur Paramathi Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 9m 7m Length x Breadth Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) (11.609m) (10.365m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - Abandoned Chainage (km) 80+250 60+490 Structure ID No TR-PA-OW-08 BoreWell Village Name Paramathi Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 10m 6m Length x Breadth Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) (11.525m) (11.545m) Ownership Govt./Private Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - Abandoned Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) Chainage (km) 0+030 0+800 Structure ID No MK-RP/HP1 MK-RP/GW1 Village Name Malliyakarai Malliyakarai Side (Left/Right) Right side Left side Distance from ECL 7m 8m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on RHS Widening towards (8.69m) LHS (11.184m) Ownership Government Government CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.63 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Impact Direct impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Chainage (km) 1+100 1+210 Structure ID No MK-RP/GW2 MK-RP/PH1 Village Name Malliyakarai Malliyakarai Side (Left/Right) Left side Left Side Distance from ECL 5.5m 8m Length x Breadth 1.5m x 1.5m Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on LHS LHS (10.991m) (11.52m) Ownership Government Impact Direct impact Remarks Chainage (km) 1+250 1+500 Structure ID No MK-RP/PH2 MK-RP/GW3 Village Name Malliyakarai Malliyakarai Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left side Distance from ECL 6m 7m Length x Breadth 1.5m x 1.5m Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on LHS RHS (11.396m) (12.632m) Ownership Government Impact Direct impact Direct impact Remarks Chainage (km) 1+600 3+430 Structure ID No MK-RP/GW4 MK-RP/HP2 Village Name Malliyakarai Gopalapuram Side (Left/Right) Right side Right side Distance from ECL 8m 4m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (11.253m) RHS (11.32m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 4+410 7+450 Structure ID No MK-RP/GW5 MK-RP/HP3 Village Name Gopalapuram Thimmanayakapatti Side (Left/Right) Right side Left side Distance from ECL 4m 7 Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards RHS (8.801m) LHS (11.35m) Ownership Govt. Govt. Impact Direct Impact Direct impact Remarks Abandoned Abandoned Chainage (km) 9+480 10+200 Structure ID No MK-RP/HP4 MK-RP/WT7 Village Name Eswaramurthypalaya Eswaramurthypalaya m m Side (Left/Right) Left side Left side Distance from ECL 5m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS (16.086m) (14.397m) CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.64 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Ownership Government Government Impact Direct impact Direct impact Remarks Abandoned Abandoned Chainage (km) 14+400 15+500 Structure ID No MK-RP/OW1 MK-RP/WT14 Village Name Mangalapuram Navalpatti Side (Left/Right) Left side Left side Distance from ECL 7m 6m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards LHS (8.552m) LHS (10.978m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned With a water tank Chainage (km) 19+790 20+950 Structure ID No MK-RP/GW6 MK-RP/PH3 Village Name Ayilpatti Karkudalpatti Side (Left/Right) Left side Right Side Distance from ECL 5.5m 6m Length x Breadth 2.5m x 2m Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards LHS (11.321m) LHS (6.356m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct impact Direct impact Remarks Chainage (km) 21+050 21+210 Structure ID No MK-RP/GW7 MK-RP/GW8 Village Name Karkudalpatti Karkudalpatti Side (Left/Right) Right side Right side Distance from ECL 5m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on RHS Widening towards (8.342m) RHS (7.192m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 23+000 24+200 Structure ID No MK-RP/HP5 MK-RP/GW9 Village Name Moolapallipatti Moolapallipatti Side (Left/Right) Left side Right side Distance from ECL 6m 5.5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (11.964m) RHS (9.392m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 29+270 Structure ID No MK-RP/HP6 Village Name Namagiripettai Side (Left/Right) Left side Distance from ECL 5.5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards LHS (7.713m) Ownership Government Impact Direct Impact Remarks Abandoned Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) Chainage (km) 52+010 52+590 Structure ID No RP-TR/OW1 RP-TR/OW2 Village Name Minnampalli Minnampalli Side (Left/Right) Right side Left side Distance from ECL 6m 8m CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.65 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Length x Breadth 2m x 2m 5m x 5m Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) (13.141m) (12.976m) Ownership Government Private Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 52+615 52+850 Structure ID No RP-TR/OW3 RP-TR/OW4 Village Name Minnampalli Minnampalli Side (Left/Right) Left side Right side Distance from ECL 8m 8m Length x Breadth 5m x 5m 5m x 4m Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) (12.246m) RHS (11.307m) Ownership Private Private Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 52+980 53+980 Structure ID No RP-TR/OW5 RP-TR/HP1 Village Name Minnampalli Nagarpalayam Side (Left/Right) Right side Left side Distance from ECL 8m 5m Length x Breadth 5m x 5m NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) RHS (11.988m) RHS (11.672m) Ownership Private Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 54+020 54+100 Structure ID No RP-TR/HP2 RP-TR/HP3 Village Name Nagarpalayam Nagarpalayam Side (Left/Right) Left side Left side Distance from ECL 4m 4.5m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) (12.149m) (12.872m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 54+650 55+100 Structure ID No RP-TR/HP4 RP-TR/HP5 Village Name Nagarpalayam Nagarpalayam Side (Left/Right) Left side Left side Distance from ECL 5m 4m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) LHS (8.195m) LHS (8.975m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 55+110 55+510 Structure ID No RP-TR/OW6 RP-TR/BW1 Village Name Nagarpalayam Nagarpalayam Side (Left/Right) Left side Left side Distance from ECL 4.5m 6m Length x Breadth 6m x 6m NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Eccentric on LHS CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.66 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Pro. RoW (m) LHS (9.05m) (12.503m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 55+580 55+590 Structure ID No RP-TR/BW2 RP-TR/HP6 Village Name Marapparai Marapparai Side (Left/Right) Left side Left side Distance from ECL 5m 4.5m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) LHS (9.477m) LHS (10.286m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 55+620 56+550 Structure ID No RP-TR/BW3 RP-TR/HP7 Village Name Marapparai Marapparai Side (Left/Right) Right side Left side Distance from ECL 8m 5m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) (12.037m) LHS (11.426m) Ownership Private Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 56+920 57+060 Structure ID No RP-TR/OW7 RP-TR/HP8 Village Name Marapparai Marapparai Side (Left/Right) Right side Right side Distance from ECL 7m 4m Length x Breadth 4m x 4m - Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) (13.456m) (12.49m) Ownership Private Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - Chainage (km) 57+530 57+590 Structure ID No RP-TR/OW8 RP-TR/HP9 Village Name Marapparai Marapparai Side (Left/Right) Left side Left side Distance from ECL 10m 5m Length x Breadth 4m x 4m NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) (13.004m) (12.419m) Ownership Private Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 57+810 59+100 Structure ID No RP-TR/BW4 RP-TR/PH1 Village Name Marapparai Marapparai Side (Left/Right) Right side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 7m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) LHS (10.419m) RHS (11.226m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 59+150 59+300 Structure ID No RP-TR/HP10 RP-TR/OW9 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.67 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Village Name Konnayar Konnayar Side (Left/Right) Right side Left side Distance from ECL 5m 9m Length x Breadth NA 4m x 4m Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) RHS (11.398m) (11.283m) Ownership Government Private Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 60+100 60+500 Structure ID No RP-TR/BW5 RP-TR/BW6 Village Name Konnayar Konnayar Side (Left/Right) Right side Left side Distance from ECL 4.5m 5m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) (22.054m) (12.287m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 60+510 60+520 Structure ID No RP-TR/HP11 RP-TR/BW7 Village Name Konnayar Konnayar Side (Left/Right) Right side Left side Distance from ECL 4.5m 4m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Eccentric on Pro. RoW (m) RHS (10.882m) LHS(11.979m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - Chainage (km) 61+190 62+580 Structure ID No RP-TR/OW10 RP-TR/BW8 Village Name Konnayar Konnayar Side (Left/Right) Left side Right side Distance from ECL 8m 4.5m Length x Breadth 4m x 4m NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) (13.994m) RHS (4.967m) Ownership Private Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 62+610 62+690 Structure ID No RP-TR/BW9 RP-TR/OW11 Village Name Konnayar Konnayar Side (Left/Right) Right side Left side Distance from ECL 4.5m 9m Length x Breadth NA 4m x 4m Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) RHS (5.072m) (8.526m) Ownership Government Private Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 62+990 65+410 Structure ID No RP-TR/BW10 RP-TR/BW11 Village Name Konnayar Agaram Side (Left/Right) Left side Right side Distance from ECL 7m 4.5m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) (8.952m) RHS (9.743m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 69+350 69+600 Structure ID No RP-TR/BW12 RP-TR/BW13 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.68 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Village Name Unjanai Unjanai Side (Left/Right) Right side Right side Distance from ECL 5m 4.5m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) (11.663m) (12.349m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 70+200 70+890 Structure ID No RP-TR/PH2 RP-TR/OW12 Village Name Unjanai Unjanai Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 6.5m 8m Length x Breadth 4m x 4m Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) (11.731m) (11.536m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 59+300 59+450 Structure ID No Bore Well Bore Well Village Name Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 9 5 Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) LHS(11.82m) (12.35m) Ownership Impact Direct Imapact Direct Impact Remarks Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) Chainage (km) 1+630 2+920 Structure ID No BW01 OW01 Village Name Rasipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 5m Length x Breadth NA Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) (8.949m) (9.272m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 4+020 8+100 Structure ID No HP01 HP02 Village Name Ariyur Aniyapuram Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7m 7m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) RHS (7.269m) (9.292m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - Chainage (km) 8+430 10+000 Structure ID No BW02 BW03 Village Name Aniyapuram Aniyapuram Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 4m 5m Length x Breadth NA NA Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) RHS (10.793m) RHS (6.227m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.69 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 7.5.2. Alteration of Cross Drainage During the construction period some amount of drainage alteration is anticipated, due to construction of temporary traffic diversions. Table below elaborates the need of diversion for the reconstruction and new proposed bridges. Table 7.11. Details of Bridges Reconstruction Sl. Existing Span Proposed Span Diversion Location Proposal No Arrangement (m) Arrangement (m) Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) - - - - - - Malliyakarai to Rasipuram and Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Sections of Road No.4. (SH 79) 1 4+338 2x3.6 Widening -- NA 2 12+449 30x0.75m dia Reconstruction 3x8x2 Diversion 3 14+206 3x4 Retained -- NA 4 14+583 3 x 8.42 Widening -- NA 5 18+250 2 x 4.5 Widening -- NA 6 24+505 1 x 21.0 Widening -- NA 7 28+430 2 x 5.7 Widening -- NA Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) New construction 1 2+282 9x1.7 3 x 5.5 x 3 NA on Realignment 8x20.4m+19.9m+7.8m+ 2 3+627 Retained - NA 33.2m+19.8m+7x20.4m With these widening of minor bridges and bridging of existing causeways, there will be an improvement in the drainage characteristics of the surrounding area and the alteration will be temporary in nature. All the diversions will be provided with adequate waterway for drainage. 7.5.3. Run-off and Drainage Sediment accumulation in water bodies decreases the storage capacity for road run-off. To worsen the situation road construction activities can lead to increased run-off both, during the construction and operational stage. This can be considered a high adverse impact. Phase of Construction Reason Construction phase The removal of vegetation and compaction of soil can lead to increased run-off during the monsoon Operational phase The area of open ground lost and added impervious black top surface increases the amount and rate of run-off. 7.5.4. Water Requirement for Project The water requirement for the construction depends on the climatic conditions, type of equipment, type of material available, mix design, type of construction plant and number of people working on the project. With the following assumptions, approximate water quantity required for the project has been calculated.  8-10% of weight of soil for the embankment construction  7-8% of weight of soil for sub grade construction CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.70 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03  5-6% of weight of GSB materials for GSB and WMM  150 litres/ cum for concrete. The water requirement has been assumed based on previous project experience and on the strict quality control basis. Domestic requirement of 150 liter per worker has been assumed. Details of water requirement assessed for the project are presented in Table 7.12. Table 7.12. Requirement of Water for Proposed Construction Works Sl. No. Purpose Cum/day 1 Permanent works (Total quantity in cum) 110,000 (2 Years) or 150 kl/day 2 Dust Suppression at work zone in (cum/day) 25 3 Curing (cum/day) 8 4 Laboratory (cum/day) 5 5 Haul Roads (cum/day) 15 6 Crusher (cum/day) 10 7 Plant Cleaning and workshop washing in (cum/day) 8 8 Domestic Purpose in (cum/day) 15 Total Requirement (cum/day) 236 Daily water requirement for the permanent works has been calculated assuming the construction period for 2 years. 7.5.5. Impacts on Water Quality 7.5.5.1. Surface Water Quality Construction Phase There are various water bodies such as rivers, streams (nalas) and canals crossing / abutting the project roads as presented in Table 4.16. Some impacts are anticipated on the water quality of these water bodies during the construction phase if water is present in water bodies. Discharge of untreated waste water generated from construction camps, labour camps to nearby water bodies will lead to deterioration water quality. Runoff from hill slopes, embankments and earthen shoulder may increase the chances of soil erosion, which result in turbidity and siltation of water bodies. Cleaning of construction machineries, equipment and vehicles shall further deteriorate the water quality. Operation Phase Impacts during operational phase are comparatively lesser than construction phase. The common impact during operation stage is spillage of petroleum and other hazardous materials due to road accidents, which may deteriorate the water quality to a considerable extent. 7.5.5.2. Ground Water Quality Construction Phase Selection of construction camps adjacent to open well will lead to contamination of ground water due to unscientific usage of water near open wells. Other than this, no other impacts are anticipated on ground water quality. Operation Phase CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.71 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 No activities of the project during operation phase are expected to interfere with the ground water characters of the region and hence the impacts on the ground water quality are not anticipated. 7.6. Noise Environment – Impacts Construction Phase During the construction phase of the road, the major sources of noise pollution are vehicles transporting the construction material to the construction yard and the noise generating activities at the yard itself. Mixing, casting and material movement are primary noise generating activities in the yard and will be uniformly distributed over the entire construction period. Construction activities are expected to produce noise levels in the range of 80 - 95 dB (A). The construction equipment will have high noise levels, which can affect the personnel operating the machines. Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as ear muffs will mitigate any adverse impact of the noise generated by such equipment. The noise levels in the working environment are compared with the standards prescribed by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA-USA) which in-turn are being enforced by Government of India through model rules framed under the Factories Act. The acceptable limit for each shift being of 8-hour duration; the equivalent noise level exposure during the shift is 90 dB (A). Hence, noise generated due to various activities in the construction camps may affect workers, if equivalent 8-hour exposure is more than the safety limit. ACGIH (American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists) proposed an 8 hour Leq limit of 85 dB (A). Exposure to impulses or impact noise should not exceed 140 dB (A) (Peak acoustic pressure). Exposure to 10,000 impulses of 120 dB (A) is permissible per day. The noise likely to be generated during excavation, loading and transportation of material will be in the range of 90 to 105 dB (A) and this will occur only when all the equipment operate together and simultaneously. This is however, is a remote possibility. The workers in general are likely to be exposed to an equivalent noise level of 80 to 90 dB (A) in an 8-hour shift, for which all statutory precautions should be taken into consideration. Wherever the project road passes through populated areas at various villages, urban areas, sensitive receptors such as schools, colleges, hospitals and religious institutions along the road, people in these places will be exposed to high noise levels. Sensitive receptors along the project road are presented in Table 7.13A. Source of noise pollution Table 7.15A. Sources of Noise Pollution Sr. No. Phase Source of Noise pollution Impact categorization 1 Pre- Man, material & machinery all activities will last for a short construction movements duration and also shall be localized in establishment of labor camps nature onsite offices, stock yards and construction plants 2 Construction Plant Site Plant Site: Impact will be significant Phase stone crushing, asphalt within 500m. production plant and batching Work zones: Such impacts again will plants, diesel generators etc be of temporary nature as the Work zones construction site will go on changing CDM Smith India Pvt. 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RoW (m) (11.656m) LHS (11.447m) Ownership Private Private Impact Compond Wall will Compond Wall will be affected be affected Remarks Alpha Institute of VIB Matriculation Management Higher secondary Chainage (km) 65+750 77+700 Structure ID No TR-PA-H1 TR-PA-S2 Village Name Kandampalayam Pillakalathur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 10m 20m Length x Breadth Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) RHS (9.744m) RHS (11.428m) Ownership Government Private Impact Compond Wall will Compond Wall will be affected be affected Remarks Government Public Sivabakkiam Health Center Muthusamy H.S.S Chainage (km) 79+200 Structure ID No TR-PA-S3 Village Name Paramathi Side (Left/Right) Left Side Distance from ECL 8m Length x Breadth Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) LHS (8.071m) Ownership Government Impact Compond Wall will be affected Remarks Panchayat Union Elementary School Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) Chainage (km) 9+480 Structure ID No Village Name Eswaramurthypalayam Side (Left/Right) Left side Distance from ECL 12 Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS(16.08m) CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.73 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Ownership Impact Direct Impact Remarks PU Elementary School Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) Chainage (km) 51+900 55+600 Structure ID No Village Name Minnampalli Marapparai Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 10m Length x Breadth Dist. From ECL to Widening towards LHS Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) (11.101m) (14.26m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Panchayath LP School Govt. Primary Health Center Chainage (km) 55+900 71+150 Structure ID No Village Name Marapparai Ilayampalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 6m 9m Length x Breadth Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) (12.031m) (12.299m) Ownership Government Private Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Skanda School of Nursery School Architecture Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) Chainage (km) 2+800 10+020 Structure ID No Government Public Arumugham Udaiyar Health Center Govt Higher Secondary School Village Name Mohanur Aniyapuram Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 11m 8m Length x Breadth 20mx15m 75mx75m Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) RHS (11.22m) RHS (9.426m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Operation Phase Uninterrupted movement of heavy and light vehicles at high speeds may cause increase in ambient noise levels on the project roads. It may have negative environmental impacts on the sensitive receptors such as temples, mosques, schools, hospitals etc close to the project road. Variation of noise level with vehicle speed is given in Table 7.14. Table 7.14. Noise Level Variation with Vehicle Speed Speed (Km/h) Noise Levels in dB (A) at 15 m Cars* Trucks Buses 2/3 Wheelers 40 59.0 76.0 76.0 61.0 50 63.0 80.0 80.0 66.0 60 65.0 81.0 81.0 68.0 70 68.0 81.5 81.5 70.0 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.74 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Speed (Km/h) Noise Levels in dB (A) at 15 m Cars* Trucks Buses 2/3 Wheelers 80 70.0 82.0 82.0 72.0 90 72.0 83.0 83.0 74.0 100 74.0 83.5 83.5 76.0 *Noise levels for new cars are 5dB (A) or lower. With the proposed improvement of the project road, the residential areas along the stretch on either side are likely to experience high day and night time noise levels. These noise levels significantly vary with vehicle speed as presented in Table 7.14. 7.7. Flora and Fauna – Impacts The major impact in the project on flora involves the removal of trees to permit construction and to provide clear zone for safety of the road users. Table 7.15 presents the major adverse impacts on the flora & fauna and the indicators chosen to assess the impacts for this study. Table 7.15. Impacts on Flora and Fauna due to Construction Activities Impacts due to Construction Indicators Loss of forest area/wild life sanctuary Area of forest affected Alteration of Wild life passage Locations of wild life crossing of project road Tree felling No. of trees to be felled Vegetation Area of vegetation loss Cattle Grazing Ground Area and location of grazing ground. 7.7.1. Forest Area along the Project Roads Construction Phase Section I of Corridor 4 is abutting two Reserve Forests, Pudupatti East Beat RF on RHS (from Km 22+600 to Km 23+900) and Bailnadu RF on LHS (from Km 24+500 to Km 25+000). Section I of Corridor 5: Mohanur to Namakkal section of SH 95 is abutting Saravumalai RF on LHS (from Km 10+700 to Km 11+000). Since there is no diversion of forest land, no permanent impact is envisaged due to this project. However, impacts are anticipated on wildlife during construction phase due to noise generated by construction machineries and regular movement of construction vehicles. In the absence of proper accident management system, accidents of vehicles carrying hazardous chemicals during construction and operation phases will be hazardous to flora and fauna of the region. 7.7.2. Impacts on Wildlife No wildlife crossing is found along the project corridor. 7.7.3. Tree Cutting Construction Phase Trees located within the formation width need to be removed for efficient construction workmanship and more importantly to prevent collision with the trees, in the case of accident. Roadside trees with strong and rigid stems can pose safety hazards. Some trees obstruct clear sight distances. Others have CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.75 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 a propensity to overturn when old and are potential safety hazards depending upon age and decay condition. All such trees that are safety hazards need to be cleared. There will be a significant direct impact on cutting of the roadside trees, it includes  Loss of shades  Loss of tree products  Loss of birds nesting places  Removal of roadside trees will also reduce comfort levels for slow moving traffic and pedestrians  Removal of trees will facilitate erosion and contribute to the loss of micro-ecosystems developed on the roadside.  Besides, these trees act as noise barrier, dust absorption, air purifier, etc. A detailed tree inventory of all the existing trees was carried out within the corridor of impact. Due care has been given in alignment design to reduce / minimize the loss of flora and green tunnels. Corridor wise details of the trees to be removed are summarized in Table 7.16. The major trees affected are Tamarind, Neem, Coconut, Palm tree etc. Table 7.16. Summary of Trees to be felled for the Proposed Improvement Name of the Corridor No. of Trees to be Felled Grand Govt Pvt Total LHS RHS Total LHS RHS Total Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section 1236 860 2096 55 10 65 2161 of Road No. 2 (SH 86) Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section 1111 975 2086 69 32 101 2187 of Road No.4. (SH 79) Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section 976 664 1640 10 36 46 1686 of Road No.4. (SH 79) Mohanur to Namakkal Section of 543 607 1150 20 8 28 1178 Road No.5 (SH 95) Source: Reconnaissance Survey conducted by CDM Smith Cutting of trees for fuel by workers, especially near their camps is of major concern. Therefore, adequate training of the workers and availability of alternate fuel are to be ensured by the Contractors. Operation Phase The overall aesthetic of the area shall improve with landscaping and avenue plantation in the project stretch. Roadside plantation shall be restored and maintained as per compensatory tree plantation plan. 7.7.4. Removal of Vegetation Construction Phase Clearing and grubbing of the area is the foremost requirement to start the construction activities in accordance with MoRTH specifications. The impacts due to removal of vegetation includes  Dust generation during windy atmosphere  Loss of productive top soil CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.76 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03  Soil erosion during rainy season, may lead to water contamination Operation Phase The aesthetic of the project area shall improve with landscaping. No major impacts are identified during the operation phase. 7.7.5. Cattle Grazing No cattle grazing grounds have been found along the Corridor of Impact. 7.8. Socio-Economic Environment – Impacts 7.8.1. Analysis of Positive and Negative Impacts on Present Status of Livelihood 7.8.1.1. Positive Impacts The accessibility and connectivity increase as these corridors are the major connectivity between various towns in Namakkal district. Thus, the time of travel between these places shall reduce significantly. With the advent of the two-lane highway the vehicle operating and maintenance cost is expected to go down substantially. These benefits can be attributed to smooth and even roads and low congestion. Saving in fuel consumption can be attributed to low congestion and relatively less travel time due to proposed improvement. The proposed road improvements shall also include general amenities like bus bays, pedestrian passes, road sign boards, street lights etc. and thus overall facilities to the road commuters shall improve. The proposed project is expected to improve the quality of life of the people residing in the project influencing area in terms of their economic, social and health status. Land value in the nearby areas of the proposed alignment will increase substantially. The overall aesthetics of the area shall improve with proposed landscaping and avenue plantation in the project stretch. During the construction stage of the project, both skilled and unskilled labours will be employed from the local villages to enhance the livelihood and economic standard of the people. 7.8.1.2. Negative Impacts Improvement of proposed project improvements require acquisition of productive agriculture land, demolition of commercial and residential building, felling of trees required for up-gradation of road and shifting of public facilitating utilities such as electric poles, electric transformers, telephone lines, water supply lines, open and underground sewage lines etc. some of the community resources such as religious structures, educational institutes, panchayat meeting places and cattle grazing will be affected. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.77 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Table 7.19. Impact on Social and Cultural Environment Environme Project Activities ntal Planning and Pre Construction Phase Construction Phase Operation Phase Component Design Phase Affected Design decisions Land Removal of Removal of Earth Laying Vehicle & Asphalt and Labour Vehicle Indirect and acquisition Structures trees & works of machine crusher plants Camps operation Induced Implementation vegetation including pavemen operation & development policies quarrying t maintenance Agricultural - Change in Loss of land Loss of Loss of - - Dust on - - Conversion of land land prices economic standing crops productive agricultural land Agricultural value land reduce Land productivity Buildings - - Loss of - Noise, vi- - Noise, Dust - Vibration Change in and built structures, bration vibration may accumulation on and noise building use structures Debri may cause cause damage building and and generation, damage to to structures structure characteristics Noise and Air structures pollution People and Anxiety and fear - Displacement Loss of shade Noise and Odour Noise and Air Air and noise Community Noise Induced Community among of people, & community Air and dust pollution, pollution and clashes with pollution, pollution community Psychological trees, Loss of pollution Collision with discomfort migrant Risk of impact on fuel wood and pedestrians labour accident people, loss of fodder, Loss livestock and livelihood of income vehicles Cultural - - Displacement Loss of sacred Noise, - Damage from Dust - Damage - Assets loss of trees. vibration vibration & air accumulation from structure from may cause pollution vibration RoW damage to & air structure pollution Utilities and - - Interruption in - - - Damage to Dust Pressure on - Amenities supply utility and accumulation on existing amenities water bodies amenities Labour’s - - - - Increase of Asphalt Collisions Impact on Increase in Collisions - Health & stagnant odour with vehicles, health due to communicab pedestrians Safety water and and dust pedestrians & inhale of dust le diseases & disease livestock livestock CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Such impacts are more likely to occur in the case of urban fringe areas during the design and pre-construction phase. 7.8.4. Inducement of Squatter Influx Squatters may attempt to occupy land along and adjacent to the proposed alignments, in the hope of receiving compensation or some other inducements to leave when construction commences. Such squatters could cause undue pressure on local resources such as water and firewood, which could result in conflicts with those who are harvesting the resources presently. 7.8.5. Loss of Utilities and Amenities Site clearances involves removal of various assets, utilities and amenities that are,  Natural (trees, bushes, and grass lands), and  Physical structures (public or private assets and utilities)  Relocation of utilities like electricity, water and telephone lines For people dependent on the above, this constitutes economic loss for some time before these are restored to their previous status. These have been further discussed in RAP. 7.8.6. Public Health and Safety a) Impacts on Public health and safety may arise during the phases of pre-construction, construction and operation phases. During the pre-construction and construction phases, dismantling of the structures for CoI clearance and road construction activities may result in the following health hazards:  Dismantling of properties has psychological impacts on their owners and others associated with them.  Debris generated on account of the above mentioned activities. b) Labour Camps during construction period can bring the following problems.  In the case of non-local labour (if so is arranged by the contractor), labour camps are set up at one or more sites adjacent to the alignment, and at some ancillary sites, like CDM Smith India Pvt. 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During the construction phase work, crews and their dependents may bring with them a multitude of communicable diseases including sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like AIDS. This is more so if the nature of the project requires more male-workers, who have migrated from other parts of the state or country. c) Allied activities during construction period may cause local disruption.  During road construction allied activities like quarrying and crushing operations, traffic diversions, etc., may cause disruption of social and economic life of the local population of the nearby areas.  Dust and noise generated in crushing and blasting operations may cause nuisance to the nearby communities.  Traffic jams and congestion, loss of access and other road accident risks, as a result of diversion of traffic and construction work on road. There will be some impact on land during construction, limited mainly to temporary acquisition to cater to road diversion or traffic detours and establishment of labour camps. d) Accidents and Safety  Although the design speeds have been kept lower in the major settlement areas, some amount of severance is expected in the rural areas. Especially where the residential area is on one side and their agricultural land and other facilities are on the other side of the highway. Schoolchildren and ladies carrying pots full of water from the water sources (ponds/wells) also get exposed to this risk. In rural areas, it was seen that cattle also cross the highways near the settlement. 7.8.7. Resettlement of People People, displaced from their homes and agricultural lands on account of the project, shall induce additional pressures to the local resource base. These include pressure on:  Water resources in areas where availability is low,  Grazing lands and fuel-wood,  Public services such as schools and medical facilities.  This is critical since number of displaced persons being squatters is larger than legal landholders formally displaced. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.80 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 7.8.8. Land Use Changes Construction Phase Upgradation of project road requires acquisition of agricultural land, commercial/ residential land and forest land, wherever the existing RoW is not accommodating design scheme. Loss of productive agricultural land may result from the establishment of construction camps, batch mix plant and hot mix plant, quarry and borrow area. This results in minor change in agricultural yield due to project activities. Temporary change in land use at fly over, bridge and culvert locations shall be encountered to facilitate the existing traffic by alternate routes. Land selected for borrow and quarry area will change the land use pattern permanently. Operation Phase Better access can lead to conversion of agricultural land to commercial and residential purpose close to project road, especially in rural and urban areas. This leads to decrease in agriculture production and loss of productive land. Aesthetics of the region shall change permanently. The urban fringe area along the project roads will be subjected to ribbon development. 7.8.9. Disturbance to the Road Side Services Along the highway, near settlements, small shops get attracted to serve the local people as well as the highway uses. A composite socio-economically inter-dependent has been developed as a consequence. It is likely that due to implementation of the project some of the shops may get displaced. This would cause negative impact on the livelihood of the people as well as loss of service to the local people and road users. 7.8.10. Removal of Encroachments and Squatters In order to reduce the number of PAPs, land clearing shall be restricted to within the Corridor of Impact (CoI) which principally lies within the RoW. Width of the CoI varies according to the design and is narrower in the settlement areas, where the numbers of PAPs are likely to be more. However, some amount of land clearing will be essential in several of these stretches. The potential impacts likely to arise from clearance of encroached residential areas (especially in settlements along the project corridors) may involve loss of valuable residential space to the residents. In the case of squatter settlements, displacement might lead to loss of shelter if adequate measures are not taken for their resettlement. Compensation may not be enough for the affected persons to gain access to shelter. Other impacts include disturbance to family and community life and increased distance from their workplace. In such cases, the displaced persons may again resort to squatting. The extent of loss in the case of encroached agricultural lands shall be relatively less, in comparison with residential and commercial properties. This because, the encroached lands form only a small part of the total cropped land of the farmers. Specific Impact Other socio-economic impacts involve the presence of sensitive community facilities within the Corridor of Impact such as worship places and cultural properties. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.81 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 7.8.11. Sensitive Community Structures Utmost care has been taken in finalizing the horizontal and vertical alignment so that the impact on cultural properties could be better avoided than mitigated. Impacts may be anticipated to the religious properties including temples and shrines present along the project roads. The total list of cultural properties identified within the proposed RoW will have experience positive or negative impact is provided in Table 7.5. Besides direct impact, there are many possible indirect impacts due to construction activities, as follows.  Access to religious places would be difficult during the construction period due to the presence of working areas, consequent traffic management issues, presence of heavy equipment, machineries and numerous workers and controlled sign boards  Many existing sign boards and information boards will be removed for the construction work. This will make it more complicated for identifying the pilgrimage location, routes and landmarks.  Safety issues and accidents could go high during the construction period. Table 7.20. List of Sensitive Community Structures Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) Chainage (km) 58+180 58+220 Structure ID No TR-PA-S01 TR-PA-S02 Village Name Pudupuliyampatti Pudupuliyampatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7m 4m Length x Breadth Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) (11.519m) RHS (11.255m) Ownership Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Eswaran Temple Muniyappan Shrine Chainage (km) 59+900 60+000 Structure ID No TR-PA-T01 TR-PA-T02 Village Name Chittalandhur Chittalandhur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7m 10m Length x Breadth Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) (10.264m) (8.664m) Ownership Private Private Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Shirukalimathar Mahamuniyappan Temple Kovil Chainage (km) 66+660 67+250 Structure ID No TR-PA-S03 TR-PA-T03 Village Name Chittalandhur Nallur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 6m Length x Breadth 10m x 20m Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) (11.734m) LHS (11.004m) Ownership Private Private Impact Direct Impact Compound Wall Will be affected Remarks Ganapathy Shrine Mariyamman Kovil CDM Smith India Pvt. 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(SH 79) Chainage (km) 0+500 1+980 Structure ID No MK-RP/S1 MK-RP/S2 Village Name Malliyakarai Malliyakarai Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 6.5m Length x Breadth 2.5m x 2.5m Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on LHS RHS (9.478m) (11.81m) Ownership Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 2+000 2+400 Structure ID No MK-RP/S3 MK-RP/S4 Village Name Malliyakarai Malliyakarai Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7.5m 8m Length x Breadth 3m x 3m 4m x 3m Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Widening towards (12.625m) LHS (9.09m) Ownership Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 4+700 7+100 Structure ID No MK-RP/S5 MK-RP/S6 Village Name Thimmanayakampatt i Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 5m Length x Breadth 1m x 1m Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS (11.537m) (12.45m) Ownership Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 8+660 8+650 Structure ID No MK-RP/T1 MK-RP/S7 Village Name Thimmanayakanampa Iswaramurthipalayam ti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 6m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.83 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 RHS (8.36m) RHS (7.53m) Ownership Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Temple Chainage (km) 9+360 12+220 Structure ID No MK-RP/T2 MK-RP/T3 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 6m Length x Breadth 3m x 4.5m 5m x 3m Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on LHS LHS (10.98m) (9.03m) Ownership Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 13+300 14+950 Structure ID No MK-RP/G1 MK-RP/T4 Village Name Managalapuram Managalapuram Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 6.5m Length x Breadth 3m x 3m Proposed Widening Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on RHS (14.35m) (9.544m) Ownership Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 17+600 28+020 Structure ID No MK-RP/S8 MK-RP/S9 Village Name Ayilpatti Namagiripettai Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 5.5m 5.5m Length x Breadth 4m x 5m Proposed Widening Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on LHS (12.8m) (8.65m) Ownership Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 28+800 29+850 Structure ID No MK-RP/S10 MK-RP/S11 Village Name Namagiripettai Namagiripettai Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 9m Length x Breadth 7m x 6m 7m x 3m Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on LHS RHS (7.971m) (16.62m) Ownership Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) Chainage (km) 53+950 54+755 Structure ID No - - Village Name Nagarpalayam Nagarpalayam Side (Left/Right) Left side Right side Distance from ECL 8m 4.5m Length x Breadth 100m x 30m 3m x 3m Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) LHS (11.003) (8.814m) Ownership Private Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Church Vinayaka shrine CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.84 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chainage (km) 55+300 55+500 Structure ID No - - Village Name Nagarpalayam Marapparai Side (Left/Right) Left side Left side Distance from ECL 7 7m Length x Breadth 80x40 5m x 5m Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) (34.889m) (12.512m) Ownership Private Impact Direct Impact Remarks Grave yard Vinayaka temple Chainage (km) 59+320 67+500 Structure ID No - Vinayaka Shrine Village Name Konnayar Side (Left/Right) Left side Left Side Distance from ECL 8m 8m Length x Breadth 2m x 2m 5mx5m Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) (11.359m) (11.85m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Tree shrine Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) - Nil 7.8.12. Bus Shelters, Bus Bays, Truck Lay Byes, Resting Places and Service Road As a part of road improvement, bus shelters will be constructed/repaired at all built-up locations. Proposal for bus shelter, bus bays are summarized in Section 2.8.5. All the existing bus shelters will be reconstructed / relocated or repaired / rehabilitated. Table 7.21. List of Bus Shelters Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) Chainage (km) 57+400 57+400 Structure ID No TR-PA-BS-01 TR-PA-BS-02 Village Name Pudupuliyampatti Pudupuliyampatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 13m Length x Breadth 4m x 2m 4m x 2m Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) (14.768m) RHS (10.990m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - Converted into Milk collection Booth Chainage (km) 57+700 58+000 Structure ID No TR-PA-BS-03 TR-PA-BS-04 Village Name Pudupuliyampatti Pudupuliyampatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7m Length x Breadth 4m x 2m 4m x 2m Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) RHS (10.805m) RHS (11.481m) Ownership Government Government CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.85 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 59+500 59+840 Structure ID No TR-PA-TS-01 TR-PA-BS-05 Village Name Chittalandhur Chittalandhur Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 2m 7m Length x Breadth 50m x 60m 4m x 2m Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) (8.194m) (8.353m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Tempo Stand - Chainage (km) 60+800 62+250 Structure ID No TR-PA-BS-06 TR-PA-BS-07 Village Name Chittalandhur Maniyanur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 9m 12m Length x Breadth 4m x2m 4m x 2m Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) RHS (11.097m) (12.342m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 63+550 63+550 Structure ID No Bus Shelter TR-PA-BS-08 Village Name Maniyanur Maniyanur Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 8m Length x Breadth 4m x 2m 4m x 2m Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) (11.373m) RHS (10.679m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 64+330 65+300 Structure ID No TR-PA-BS-09 TR-PA-BS-10 Village Name Maniyanur Maniyanur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7m 7m Length x Breadth 4m x 2m 4m x 2m Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) (8.099m) LHS (9.635m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 65+790 66+670 Structure ID No TR-PA-BS-11 TR-PA-BS-12 Village Name Nallur Nallur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 8m 7m Length x Breadth 4m x 2m 4m x 2m Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) RHS (9.781m) (11.851m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.86 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chainage (km) 67+300 68+100 Structure ID No TR-PA-BS-13 TR-PA-BS-14 Village Name Nallur Nallur Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 8m 8m Length x Breadth 4m x 2m 4m x 2m Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) (11.532m) (14.001m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 69+390 71+700 Structure ID No TR-PA-BS-15 TR-PA-BS-16 Village Name Nallur Ramadevam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 8m Length x Breadth 4m x 2m 4m x 2m Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) (14.556m) (11.840m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 73+800 76+550 Structure ID No TR-PA-BS-17 TR-PA-BS-18 Village Name Nadandai Pillakalathur Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 8m 9m Length x Breadth 4m x 2m 4m x 2m Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) (11.5m) (12.344m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 79+200 80+900 Structure ID No TR-PA-BS-19 TR-PA-TS-02 Village Name Paramathi Paramathi Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 9m Length x Breadth 4m x 2m 80m x 5m Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) (8.497m) LHS (7.933m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) Chainage (km) 0+300 2+620 Structure ID No MK-RP/BS1 MK-RP/BS2 Village Name Malliyakarai Malliyakarai Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 6m 6m Length x Breadth 4m x 3m 4m x 3m Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS (14.79m) (12.37m) Ownership Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 2+620 3+500 Structure ID No MK-RP/BS3 MK-RP/BS4 Village Name Malliyakarai Rangappanaikanpalai yam Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 8m 7m Length x Breadth 4m x 3m 4m x 3m Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on RHS RHS (10.64m) (11.57m) Ownership CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.87 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 4+150 6+550 Structure ID No MK-RP/BS5 MK-RP/BS7 Village Name Thimmanayakampatt i Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 7.5m Length x Breadth 4.5m x 4m 3m x 4m Proposed Widening Widening towards Widening towards LHS (11.31m) RHS (9.05m) Ownership Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 7+780 10+200 Structure ID No MK-RP/BS8 MK-RP/BS9 Village Name Thimmanayakampatti Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 5m 5m Length x Breadth 4m x 3m 4m x 3m Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on LHS LHS (10.62m) (14.39m) Ownership Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 12+210 12+500 Structure ID No MK-RP/BS11 MK-RP/BS12 Village Name Iswaramurthipalayam Iswaramurthipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 4.5m 6m Length x Breadth 4m x 3m Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS (9.25m) (8.06m) Ownership Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 13+400 13+850 Structure ID No MK-RP/BS13 MK-RP/BS14 Village Name Managalapuram Managalapuram Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 7.5m Length x Breadth 4m x 3m 4m x 3m Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on LHS RHS (7.97m) (8.44m) Ownership Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Encroched Chainage (km) 14+400 14+950 Structure ID No MK-RP/BS15 MK-RP/BS16 Village Name Managalapuram Managalapuram Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 7m 6m Length x Breadth 4m x 3m 4m x 3m Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on RHS RHS (8.55m) (9.54m) Ownership Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 16+460 17+970 Structure ID No MK-RP/BS17 MK-RP/BS18 Village Name Navalpatti Ayilpatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 5.5m 7m Length x Breadth 4m x 3m 4m x 2m Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on LHS LHS (13.33m) (8.1m) CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.88 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Ownership Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 17+980 20+200 Structure ID No MK-RP/BS19 MK-RP/BS20 Village Name Ayilpatti Karkudalpatti Side (Left/Right) Right Side Left Side Distance from ECL 7m 10.5m Length x Breadth 4m x 3m 4m x 3m Proposed Widening Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on LHS (8.1m) (11.75m) Ownership Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 20+620 23+020 Structure ID No MK-RP/BS21 MK-RP/BS23 Village Name Karkudalpatti Moolappallipatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 5.5m 6m Length x Breadth 3m x 2m 4m x 3m Proposed Widening Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS (8.48m) (10m) Ownership Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Chainage (km) 24+250 Structure ID No MK-RP/BS24 Village Name Moolappallipatti Side (Left/Right) Left Side Distance from ECL 7.5m Length x Breadth 4m x 3m Proposed Widening Widening towards LHS (11.79m) Ownership Impact Direct Impact Remarks Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) Chainage (km) 51+930 53+700 Structure ID No RP-TR/BS1 RP-TR/BS2 Village Name Minnampalli Minnampalli Side (Left/Right) RHS Right side Distance from ECL 7m 4.5m Length x Breadth 4m x 2m 3m x 3m Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) RHS (11.972m) (10.934m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Bus shelter Bus shelter Chainage (km) 55+100 57+620 Structure ID No Nil RP-TR/BS3 Village Name Nagarpalayam Marapparai Side (Left/Right) Left side Left side Distance from ECL 4 7m Length x Breadth Nil 2m x 1.5m Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) Eccentric on RHS (11.828m) (7.554m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.89 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Remarks Tempo stand-No structure Bus shelter Chainage (km) 58+385 60+300 Structure ID No RP-TR/BS4 RP-TR/BS5 Village Name Marapparai Konnayar Side (Left/Right) Right side Right side Distance from ECL 7m 4.5m Length x Breadth 4m x 1m 2m x 1m Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) RHS (9.815m) (16.585m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Bus shelter Bus shelter Chainage (km) 61+350 62+700 Structure ID No RP-TR/BS6 RP-TR/BS7 Village Name Konnayar Konnayar Side (Left/Right) Left side Right side Distance from ECL 9m 5m Length x Breadth 3m x 2m 4m x 2m Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) LHS (10.232m) RHS (7.758m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Bus shelter Bus shelter Chainage (km) 64+090 67+500 Structure ID No RP-TR/BS8 RP-TR/BS9 Village Name Agaram Kumarapalayam Side (Left/Right) Right side Left side Distance from ECL 6.8m 4.5m Length x Breadth 4m x 1m 2m x 2m Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) (9.038m) (11.854m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Bus shelter Bus shelter Chainage (km) 69+790 70+600 Structure ID No RP-TR/BS10 RP-TR/BS11 Village Name Unjanai Ilayampalayam Side (Left/Right) Left side Right side Distance from ECL 5m 5m Length x Breadth 3m x 2m 3m x 2m Dist. From ECL to Concentric Concentric (11.508m) Pro. RoW (m) (11.415m Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks Bus shelter Bus shelter Chainage (km) 70+130 Structure ID No RP-TR/BS12 Village Name Ilayampalayam Side (Left/Right) Left side Distance from ECL 7m Length x Breadth 3m x 2m Dist. From ECL to Concentric Pro. RoW (m) (11.414m) Ownership Government Impact Direct Impact Remarks Bus shelter Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) Chainage (km) 1+370 2+900 Structure ID No MH-NK/BS01 MH-NK/BS02 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.90 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Village Name Rasipalayam Pettaipalayam Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 6m 4m Length x Breadth 5m x 2m 4m x 1.5m Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) (8.331m) (9.671m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 5+150 6+395 Structure ID No MH-NK/BS03 MH-NK/BS04 Village Name Ariyur Ariyur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5.5m 5.5m Length x Breadth 3m x 2m 2.5m x 2.5m Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) (8.145m) RHS (6.039m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 6+405 6+900 Structure ID No MH-NK/BS05 MH-NK/ Village Name Ariyur Ariyur Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 6m 5m Length x Breadth 3m x 2m 1.5m x 0.3n Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) (12.235m) (14.857m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - Benches Chainage (km) 8+030 11+500 Structure ID No MH-NK/BS07 MH-NK/BS08 Village Name Aniyapuram Laddivadi Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 4m 7m Length x Breadth 3m x 2m 3m x 2m Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) (9.659m) RHS (11.398m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 11+600 12+170 Structure ID No MH-NK/BS09 MH-NK/BS10 Village Name Laddivadi Laddivadi Side (Left/Right) Left Side Right Side Distance from ECL 6m 7.5m Length x Breadth 3m x 2m 5m x 2m Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) LHS (11.276m) (11.685m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 12+260 12+700 Structure ID No MH-NK/BS11 MH-NK/BS12 Village Name Laddivadi Laddivadi Side (Left/Right) Left Side Left Side Distance from ECL 5m 4.5m Length x Breadth 5m x 2m 3m x 2m Dist. From ECL to Concentric Concentric (-7.948m) Pro. RoW (m) (-11.465m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks - - Chainage (km) 13+320 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.91 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Structure ID No MH-NK/BS13 Village Name Laddivadi Side (Left/Right) Left Side Distance from ECL 5m Length x Breadth 4n x 2m Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) LHS (7.832m) Ownership Government Impact Direct Impact Remarks - 7.8.13. Truck Lay bye, Resting Place and Service Road No truck lay bye, resting places and service roads are proposed as part of the subject project. 7.8.14. Other Community Utility Properties Besides cultural / religious properties, many community utility properties like BSNL OFCs, Water Pipelines, Electric poles, Gas Pipe Lines etc. exist within the existing RoW. Utmost care shall be taken to shift this utilizes with the permission of concerned departments. Table 7.22: List of other Community Utility Properties Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) Chainage (km) 65+500 66+400 Structure ID No Police Station Ration Shop Village Name Kandampalayam Nallur Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 16m 7m Length x Breadth 50m x 30m 25m x 50m Dist. From ECL to Widening towards Widening towards Pro. RoW (m) RHS (12.289m) RHS (7.947m) Ownership Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks CW will be affected - for 50m Chainage (km) 67+000 Structure ID No Electricity Board & Staff Quarters Village Name Nallur Side (Left/Right) Left Side Distance from ECL 8m Length x Breadth 150m x 1000m Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on LHS Pro. RoW (m) (14.246m) Ownership Impact Direct Impact Remarks Fencing will be affected Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) Chainage (km) 0+100 24+800 Structure ID No Police Station Koraiyar WT and Quarters Village Name Malliyakara Moolapaltipatty Side (Left/Right) Right Side Right Side Distance from ECL 5m 5m Length x Breadth Proposed Widening Widening towards Eccentric on RHS RHS (7.838m) (8.242m) Ownership Government Government Impact Direct Impact Direct Impact Remarks CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.92 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) Chainage (km) 55+590 Structure ID No - Village Name Vaiyyapamalai Side (Left/Right) Right Side Distance from ECL 14m Length x Breadth 6m x 10m Dist. From ECL to Eccentric on RHS Pro. RoW (m) (14.842m) Ownership Government Impact Direct Impact Remarks VAO Office Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) - Nil 7.9. Cumulative Environmental Impact Assessment Cumulative Impacts are the overall effects causde by the totality of past, present and foreseeable future actions. Cumulative effects can result from incremental changes caused by the interactions between effects within a project and/or the interaction with the effects from other developments. With regard to road schemes, cumulative effects are considered in the following ways: • Multiple effects from the scheme, and from different schemes of the same or similar type, upon the same resource; such as the effect on a single community of noise from several transport sources. • Different multiple effects from the scheme, and from other schemes, upon the same resource; such as land take and damage due to hydrological change, affecting several sites of the same habitat. • Incremental effects arising from a number of small actions, including ongoing maintenance operations, having developed or developing over time. This section describs the different developments that have been taken into account and the likely cumulative effects resulting from the interaction with the current project i.e., Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II. The following projects have been taken into account as being likely to occur prior to the completion or during the construction or operation of the Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II. 1. Namakkal-Tiruchengode Road widening to a four-lane road at a cost of Rs 140 crore 2. Opening of the Indian Railways (IR) Karur-Namakkal-Salem new broad gauge railway line for freight traffic. 3. Construction of railway stations at Mallur, Rasipuram, Puduchatram, Kalangani, Namakkal, Lathuvadi, Mohanur, Vangal and Karur. 4. World Bank aided Tamil Nadu Irrigated Agriculture Modernization and Water bodies Restoration and Management (TN IAMWARM) Project in Salem District. 5. Potential investment opportunity of around Rs.50 Lakh in Poultry based products in Namakkal, and Elachipalayam region as per the information from Department of Industries and Commerce, Namakkal. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.93 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 6. Potential investment opportunity of around Rs.35 Lakh in Lorry body building and repair in Namakkal and Tiruchengode region as per the information from Department of Industries and Commerce, Namakkal. 7. Setting up of Polyster viscose yarn unit at Tiruchengode, in Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu. by Sri Santhanalakshmi Spinners. 8. Other rural infrastructure development works by Government of Tamil Nadu. 9. Demolition and construction activity as a result of Land Accusation and Rehabilitation of current project. 7.9.1. Cumulative Impacts of Vehicular Traffic at Junctions There will be temporary direct adverse effects on traffic during construction of Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II particularly at junctions. Simultaneous construction of the railway stations, residential and commercial properties will increase the traffic flow in the short term. The opening of railway freight corridor will be beneficial for the textile and poultry industries in namakkal district, who will be encouraged to transport their produce through railways. This alternate mode of transport will reduce the overall traffic on the highways but will increase the traffic at junctions due to movement of goods to railway freight handling centers. The vehicular traffic at junctions will aslo be at strain due to growth of economic activity in Salem and Namakkal districts. Poultry, lorry body building and textile industries are crucial for the economy of this region. As per the estimates of the state and district governments there is still huge potential for the growth of these segments. Expansion of above sectors will significantly increase the vehicular traffic. The programme for all the above projects is not currently known, so it is not currently possible to predict the level of disruption that may occur. However, if all these projects occur simultaneously, there could be significant cumulative impact. Though it is very unlikely that all the projects will take off at a time, never the less the contractor should be aware of other project activities in the region and plan his activities in a way to reduce impact. Traffic management measures proposed in Chapter 8 of this document and also in EMP will ensure effects are insignificant. The junction improvements that will be taken up in all the major junctions will also aid in reducing the cumulative impact of vehicular traffic at junctions. 7.9.2. Cumulative Impacts on Road Safety As pointed out in the previous section, simultaneous execution of all the projects will significantly increase the vehicular traffic there by increasing cumulative impact on raod safety. However proposed Phase-I roads under TNRSP-II are wider at places and designed in a manner to increase road safety. Thus the overall impact on road safety post construction phase will be lesser than otherwise. The Contractor should follow all the safety measures proposed in Chapter 8 and in EMP document during the construction phase meticulously to reduce cumulative impact. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.94 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 7.9.3. Cumulative Impacts on Valued Ecosystem Components (VEC) A valued ecosystem component (VEC) is an element of the environment that has scientific, economic, social or cultural significance. As far as the wildlife, forests and geology are concerned the project have no direct impact thus the cumulative impact is also nill. Environmental impact on other valued ecosystem components like air, water, noise, vegetation and social aspects is significant, the cumulative impact could increase if other projects are implemented simultaneously. Impacts on air quality during the construction phase of the project will be considerable as the amount of work involved in improvement of the road is significant. However, any possible impacts will be transitory. Due to the proposed project, there will be some direct and indirect long-term impacts on the water resources as well as sensitive noise receptors. The major impact in the project on flora involves the removal of trees to permit construction and to provide clear zone for safety of the road users. All these impacts can aggravate if other similar projects are implemented together. Though it is very unlikely that all the projects will take off at a time, never the less the contractor should be aware of other project activities in the region and plan his activities in a way to reduce impact. Provision of adequate air pollution control equipment, like dust filters and measures like dust suppression by water sprinkling and planting of green belt may help to significantly reduce the impact On the socio economic front the project has both positive and negative impact. The project roads run through fertile agricultural lands and settlements and hence, the impacts of land acquisition are expected to have significant effect on livelihood and economic activities of the project area. On the other hand accessibility and connectivity increase as these corridors are the major connectivity between various towns in Namakkal district. Thus, the time of travel between these places shall reduce significantly. With the advent of the two-lane highway the vehicle operating and maintenance cost is expected to go down substantially. As the Karur-Namakkal-Salem railway project is already completed and other proposed projects will not require large scale land accusation the cumulative impact on this front will be minimal. Where as, better road connectivity will lead to economic development of the region. The cumulative impacts of which are difficult to anticipate at this stage. The activities associated with current project will contribute minimally to the impacts of other current and reasonably foreseeable projects. By adopting suitable mitigation measures as suggested in Chapter 8 and EMP reports the overall impact can be reduced significantly. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 7.95 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chapter 8. Impact Mitigation and Enhancement 8.1. Avoidance, Minimization, Mitigation, and Enhancement Prevention or avoidance of impact is better than mitigation of impact. Hence, avoidance and reduction of adverse impacts approaches were adopted without jeopardizing the road safety concern, during the design stage through continued interaction between the design and environmental teams. This is reflected in the designs of the horizontal & vertical alignment, cross sections adopted, construction methods and construction materials. In-depth site investigations have been carried out so that sensitive environmental resources are effectively avoided, leading to the environmentally best-fit alignment option. The EIA mechanism applied to the project comprises following key principles in the following order of priority.  Avoid adverse environmental impact  Minimise and control adverse environmental impact  Mitigate adverse environmental impact  Enhance the environment Matrix method was followed for the identification and evaluation of impacts. The activity – impact identification matrix is presented as Annexure 7.1. Environmental Management Action Plan (EMAP) for the mitigation of impacts and environmental enhancement is presented in the standalone Environmental Management Plan (EMP) Reports for each project road. Table 8.1. Environmental Features Saved through Avoidance Measure at Design Stage Potential Under Direct Saved through Environmental Features Impact Impact alignment design Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) Trees (nos.) 4373 2161 2212 Surface Water source 69 54 15 Ground Water source 55 32 23 Schools and Hospitals 15 5 10 Sensitive Community Properties 35 9 26 Bus Shelters 25 22 3 Other community structures 5 3 2 Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) Trees (nos.) 5271 2187 3084 Surface Water source 162 135 27 Ground Water source 97 21 76 Schools and Hospitals 13 1 12 Sensitive Community Properties 39 16 23 Bus Shelters 24 21 3 Other community structures 5 2 3 Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.1 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Trees (nos.) 2079 1686 393 Surface Water source 125 125 0 Ground Water source 42 40 2 Schools and Hospitals 10 4 6 Sensitive Community Properties 16 6 10 Bus Shelters 13 13 0 Other community structures 2 0 2 Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) Trees (nos.) 2419 1178 1241 Surface Water source 27 15 12 Ground Water source 13 6 7 Schools and Hospitals 13 2 11 Sensitive Community Properties 13 0 13 Bus Shelters 14 13 1 Other community structures 0 0 0 8.2. Air Environment – Mitigation Measures Motor vehicles have emerged as one of the major sources of air pollution especially in urban areas. Due to proposed road improvements aimed at enhancing the efficiency of road transport system the number of vehicles on these roads will be increased overtime. 8.2.1. Meteorological Factors and Climate – Mitigation Construction Phase Felling of large of trees, laying of pavement and other construction activity may cause temporary impact on micro climate of the project influence area. Other than this, no other significant impacts are envisaged in climatic parameters such as precipitation, wind speed, wind direction, temperature, and relative humidity. Operation Phase The objective of the present project is only to improve the existing road. Hence, no changes in climatic conditions are anticipated. If any minor impact do exist due to the proposed improvement, it will be mitigated by compensatory and additional afforestation and avenue plantation. Summary of potential impact and mitigation measures proposed is mentioned below. Sl. Item Impact Impact (Reason) Mitigation/Enhancement No. 1 Meteorological Marginal Due to production and Avenue plantation factors and impact laying of hot bituminous Plantation in realignment climate mix. sections Turfing at major junctions and realignment sections 2a Air quality - Temporary Shifting of utilities, Sprinkling of Water emissions and location removal of trees & Fine materials to be specific vegetation, completely covered, during transportation of material transport & stocking. Pre- (Dust Installation of Plant to be installed in CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.2 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Item Impact Impact (Reason) Mitigation/Enhancement No. construction Generation) construction plants Downwind direction from stage nearby settlement. 2b Air quality - Moderate Clearing and grubbing Air pollution Norms will be emissions impact materials dumping enforced, brushing of the surface Laborers will be provided Construction (Gaseous access roads to borrow- mask. Stage pollutants & areas Local people will be educated Dust Hot mix plants, Crushers on safety and precaution. generation) Paving of asphalt layers on accessing roads, newly Labour Camps constructed embankment etc. 2c Air quality - Moderate Air pollutants from Compliance with future emissions impact traffic statuary regulatory requirements Operation (Gaseous Dust emission from tyres Auto-technology, vehicular Stage pollutants) fuel quality- improvement 3 Air quality - -- Effectiveness / shortfall Measures will be revised & monitoring (if any) improved to mitigate/ enhance Any unforeseen impact. environment due to any unforeseen impact. 8.2.2. Air Emissions – Mitigation Construction phase During the construction stage, there are two major sources, the first one is construction activities at working zones, which cause primarily dust emission and the second one is the operation of the construction plant, equipments and machinery, which causes gaseous pollutants. The specific measures include:  In order to curb the increased fugitive dust emissions in the area due to vehicular movement raw material transport and borrow area excavation, provisions should be made for sprinkling of water on all the roads in the area of improvement. Sprinkling of water should be carried out at least twice a day on a regular basis during the entire construction period especially in the winter and summer seasons. Special attention should be given in the sections where the alignment passes through village and urban areas. Daily inspection at construction site should be carried out to ensure removal of construction debris to the landfill sites.  Dust covers/ tarpaulins should be provided to cover construction material loaded on trucks, which will be used for the transportation of materials prone to fugitive dust emissions.  Water will be sprayed on earthworks, temporary haulage and diversion on a regular basis.  Construction requiring street closings in heavy traffic areas should be performed during off-peak hours.  Idling of delivery trucks or other equipment should not be permitted during periods of unloading or when they are not in active use.  Construction vehicles and machineries should obtain “Pollution under Control” certificate from the concerned regulatory authority. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.3 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03  The fugitive emission from the construction yards is expected to have significant influence up to 1km distance on the downwind direction under adverse meteorological conditions. Hence, it is essential that the construction yards should be located beyond 1km distance from the human settlements in the predominant down wind direction.  All stationary equipment should be located as far as practically possible from receptor locations in order to allow dispersion of emitted pollutants.  Suitable air pollution control measures such as electro static precipitator, cyclone separators, bag filters and scrubber should be adopted for hot mix plants, batching mix plants to avoid fugitive emissions.  Construction workers should be provided with Personal Protective Equipments.  The construction operations during nights should be carried out under restricted conditions. The work schedule and the operation time of each machine should be suitably modified so as to have limited construction activity to exercise a control on the ambient air quality levels.  Proper care should be taken for storage of furnace oil, Light Diesel Oil (LDO) etc.  Air pollution monitoring plan has been delineated for construction phase separately for checking the effectiveness of the mitigation measures adopted during the construction phase of the Contract. Operation Phase As indicated in previous chapter, the air pollutant will be form vehicular movement on road and dust emission. As such the national and international bodies are quite active in controlling the air pollution through emission limit, auto technology and fuel quality, which will counter the increase in air pollution due to increase in traffic during operation phase. Additional measures proposed are below.  As soon as construction is over the surplus earth should be utilised to fill up low-lying areas. In no case, loose earth should be allowed to pile up along the alignment.  During operation stage, the most effective control methods of air pollution due to vehicular emissions is to use fuel efficient engines, introduction of catalytic converters for petrol vehicles and use of smoke traps for diesel vehicles.  It should be made compulsory for all vehicles to adhere to the engine maintenance schedules and standards to reduce air pollution due to vehicular emissions.  Along the project roads, plantation of trees such as Neem, which is known to absorb Hydrocarbons, is recommended. Care should however, be taken to space the trees so that they will not restrict movement of air.  Development of landscape along the road can reduce concentration of pollutants at the ground level. It is, therefore, recommended that the area available on both sides of the road be used to develop a green belt with dense canopy to minimize the air quality impacts in the downwind regions. Such development will also improve the general aesthetics in the region.  Air quality monitoring should be conducted as per Environmental Monitoring Plan.  Other measures such as the reduction of vehicular emissions, ensuring vehicular maintenance and up-keep, educating drivers about driving behavior / methods that will reduce emissions are beyond the scope of project, but will be far more effective in reducing the pollutant levels. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.4 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 8.2.3. Air Quality Monitoring Apart from provision of the mitigation measures, their effectiveness and further improvement in designs to reduce the air pollution with increase in traffic shall be monitored. The monitoring plan shall be functional in construction as well as in operation stages. The frequency, duration and responsibility will be as per the EMAP. Any value/result not within standard/acceptable values of National Ambient Air Quality Standards will be reported to the Engineer, for remedial measures. 8.3. Land Environment – Mitigation Measures Land acquisition, soil erosion, and contamination of soil have emerged as major sources of impacts to land, especially in urban areas and nearby watercourses. Due to proposed road improvements aimed at enhancing the efficiency of road transport system, which will result in economic growth in the region overtime. Summary of potential impact and mitigation measures proposed is mentioned below: Sr. Item Impact Impact (Reason) Mitigation/Enhancement No. 1 Change in Marginal Due to embankment Embankment rising to relieve Topography impact raising. water logging. 2 Change in Direct , long Extraction of no blasting is envisaged Geology term, materials (borrow quarry redevelopment plan need negative earth, coarse & fine to be enforced impact aggregates). 3 Change in No Negative Cross drainage structures are Seismology Impact checked and complied with the seismological settings of the region (Zone) 4 Change in Land environment a Loss of land Direct, long- Land Acquisition Land acquisition to be minimized term Change in land use with provision of Retaining walls. negative pattern impact b Generation of Negative May contaminate disposed properly to avoid Debris Impact air, water and land, contamination if not disposed properly. c Soil Erosion Moderate, Road slopes and Embankment protection. direct, long- spoils For Emb. ht. >3m Stone pitching, term Emb. ht .<3m Turfing. negative Construction of new Residual spoil need to be disposed impact bridges and culverts properly. Quarry and Borrow Silt Fencing need to be provided. areas Quarries need to be reclaimed 5 Contamination Direct, long Scarified bitumen Hazardous Wastes (Management of Soil term wastes and Handling) Rules, 1989 to be negative enforced. impact Oil & diesel Spills Oil Interceptor will be provided Emulsion sprayer for accidental spill of oil and and laying of hot diesel. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.5 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 mix Production of hot Rejected material will be layed in mix and rejected village roads or as directed by materials engineer. Residential facilities Septic tank will be construction for the labor and for waste disposal. officers Routine and periodical maintenance 6 Soil quality - Effectiveness / Measures will be revised & monitoring shortfall (if any) improved to mitigate/ enhance Any unforeseen environment due to any impact unforeseen impact. 8.3.1. Change in Topography – Mitigation Construction Phase  Care shall be taken during embankment construction and cutting process, so that the natural drainage pattern in the areas will not be affected and adjacent flora should not be affected.  On high terrain, construction of retaining wall should be carried out by adopting suitable scientific technique so that minimum changes can occur on geography.  Rehabilitation of borrow area and quarry area shall be carried out in order to control the water logging problem and to avoid the soil erosion and landslides of the adjacent area.  Guidelines presented in IRC:SP -48-1998 – Hill Road Manual should be followed for construction of road in hilly sections 8.3.2. Change in Geology – Mitigation Construction Phase No new quarry has been proposed for the project requirements. Only existing, live, licensed quarry will be used as source of coarse and fine aggregates. It will be ensured that the aggregates procured during construction stage will be from the authorized or licensed suppliers only. In case of use of any new quarry by contractor, the instruction / procedure as detailed in Annexure 3.3 of EMP Report will be applicable. The instruction / procedure for taking earth from borrow areas are detailed in Annexure 3.4 of EMP Report. 8.3.3. Change in Seismology – Mitigation As indicated in the previous chapter, there will be no impact on the seismological setting of the region. Rather, as part of the project all the existing structures will be checked and constructed as per seismological requirement of the region in conformity to the IRC 6,2000 guidelines. 8.3.4. Change in Land Environment – Mitigation Loss of Land: As far as possible, the land acquisition has been kept to the minimum, by restricting the geometric improvement within the existing right of way. Details of the land required for project CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.6 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 road up-gradation is presented in Table 7.2. However, the land acquisition will be done at sections having width, insufficient to accommodate the approved cross-sections & geometric improvements. The land acquisition would be in accordance with the RAP and entitlement framework. All R&R activities are to be completed before starting the construction. Debris Generation: Due to the removal of structures (residential and commercial), pavement scarification and cross drainage structures, lot of debris will generate, which need to be disposed properly to avoid contamination of land and water. For safe and environmental friendly disposal of waste debris, instruction/procedure has been specified in Annexure 3.5 of EMP Report. Soil Erosion: could cause severe negative impact if not dealt with, in time, as this harms the environment in two ways, firstly it erodes the top soil and secondly it spoils the resource where it settles, mostly water course. Hence, soil erosion cause loss of top-soil and contamination of water bodies/sources/channels. Mitigation measures proposed are below. Construction Phase  To prevent the soil erosion from embankment, the slopes have been restricted to some extent.  Turfing of road embankment slopes, development of compensatory afforestation, Borrow area rehabilitation will control the soil erosion to a great extent.  The topsoil from all areas of cutting and all other areas to be permanently covered, shall be stripped to a specified depth of 150 mm and stored in stockpiles of height not exceeding 2m.  The stored topsoil will be spread back to restore the productivity of the exhausted borrow areas. Also the accumulated soil will be utilized for developing median plantation and raising turfs in the embankment slopes.  The device for checking soil erosion include the formulation of sediment basins, slope drains etc. Such works and maintenance thereof will be deemed as incidental to the earthwork.  In borrow pits, the depth of the pit should be regulated so that the sides of the excavation will have a slope not steeper than 1 vertical to 4 horizontal from the edge of the final section of bank.  If operating from temporarily hired land, it should be ensured that the topsoil for agriculture remains preserved & not get compacted. Operation Phase  Compaction and Landscaping to be carried out at all embankment developed locations to control the soil erosion during operation phase. 8.3.5. Contamination of Soil – Mitigation Contamination of soil can spoil the soil and can also contaminate the surface as well as ground water sources. Details of the activities from which the contamination can occur are presented below; Table 8.2. List of Potential Impacts on Soil and its Mitigation/Enhancement Measures Potential Impact Mitigation/Enhancement Scarified bitumen wastes, Excess Scarified waste and excess/rejected hot mix, with the production of hot mix and rejected consent of village authority, will be used in village materials. roads construction. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.7 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Potential Impact Mitigation/Enhancement Debris generated from dismantling of A comprehensive list of instructions/procedures has structures. been suggested in Annexure 3.5 of EMP Report, for contractor to adhere to for safe and environmental friendly disposal of debris. Maintenance of the machinery and The base of all machinery, generators will be paved operation of the diesel generator sets on site and all the waste/spill will be drained to oil Oil Spill from the operation of the diesel interceptor before discharging. pumps and diesel storage, during Figure of oil interceptor is presented below. transportation and transfer, parking places, and diesel generator sets Operation of the emulsion sprayer and Proper demarcation of the surface to be sprayed laying of hot mix /paved will be done to minimize the excessive spread of emulsion/hot mix. Operation of the residential facilities for the The residential facilities will be provided with proper labour and officers sanitation, and planed setup of construction camp. Comprehensive plans of Labour camp and construction camp are presented in Annexure 3.1 and 3.2 of EMP Report. Storage and stock yards of bitumen and The base of bitumen/emulsion stock yard will be emulsion paved and all the waste/spill will be drained to oil interceptor before discharging. Oil Interceptor: Oil and grease from polluting run-off is another major concern. During construction, discharge of oil and grease is most likely from workshops, oil and waste oil storage areas, diesel oil pumps, vehicle parking areas from the construction camps. Vehicle / machinery and equipment maintenance and refueling will be carried out so that spillage of fuel and lubricants do not contaminate the soil. The soil is well defined and restricted. An “oil interceptor” will be provided for wash down and refueling areas. Fuel storage will be in proper bunded areas. All spills and collected petroleum products will be disposed off in accordance with MoEF&CC and SPCB guidelines. Fuel storage and fuelling areas will be located at least 300 m from all cross drainage structures and significant water bodies. Schematic diagram of oil interceptor is presented in below. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.8 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 SLUDGE & GREASE SEPARATOR. VENT PIPE FOR 100mm THK. RCC SLAB OIL & GREASE WITH MAN HOLE COVER FILTER BED OF BRICK BATS & PABLES PVC PIPE FOR DRAINAGE FROM TRUCK & OF OIL AND GREASE 10cm DIA BUS BAY DRAIN COLLECTION PIT (2X2X1 mtrs) OIL & GREASE BRICK BATS WITH COARSE AGGREGATES OF PABLES (4X3X3 mtrs) COARSE SAND, CHARCOAL & BRICK BATS IN SOAKPIT FOR GROUND WATER RECHARGE (4X2X2 mtrs) VENT PIPE FOR SURPLUS WATER WATER TO SOAK PIT SECTION OF OIL INTERCEPTOR OVER FLOW DRAIN COLLECTION PIT FOR OIL AND GREASE (2X2X1 mtrs) 600mm DIA BRICK BATS WITH MAN-HOLE COVER COARSE AGGREGATES OF PABLES FILTER BED COARSE SAND, CHARCOAL & BRICK BATS IN SOAKPIT FOR GROUND WATER RECHARGE PLAN OF OIL INTERCEPTOR Drawing No. 8.1: Conceptual Plan of Oil Interceptor 8.3.6. Soil Quality Monitoring Apart from provision of the mitigation measures, their effectiveness and further improvement in design to reduce the concentration of pollutants in the soil due to construction activity shall be monitored, as contamination of soil is directly linked with contamination of water. The monitoring plan shall be functional in construction as well as in operation stages. The frequency, duration and responsibility will be as per the Environmental Monitoring Plan. 8.4. Water Environment – Mitigation Measures Due to the proposed project, there will be some direct and indirect long-term impacts on the water resources. Mitigation measures suggested for those impacts are discussed below. Table below presents the major adverse impacts on the water resources and the mitigation measures taken Sr. Item Impact Impact (Reason) Mitigation/Enhancement No. 1 Loss of water Major, Part or complete Land acquisition to be minimized Bodies direct acquisition of source with provision of Retaining walls. impact of water Relocation of ground/surface water sources. 2 Alteration of Very Low One major bridge widening of minor bridges and Cross Impact over existing bridging of existing causeways, Drainage causeway. there will be an improvement in Widening of minor the drainage characteristics of the bridges and culverts. project area 3 Runoff and Direct Siltation of water Silt fencing to be provided. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.9 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sr. Item Impact Impact (Reason) Mitigation/Enhancement No. drainage Impact bodies Recharge well to be provided to Reduction in ground compensate the loss of pervious recharge. surface. Continuous drain is provided, Increased drainage unlined in rural area and lined in discharge urban areas. 4 Water Direct Water requirement Contractor needs to obtain requirement Impact for construction approvals for taking adequate for project activity. quantities of water from surface Water requirement and ground water sources. This is of labour. required to avoid depletion of water resources 5 Water Quality Increased Direct increased sediment Silt fencing to be provided. sedimentation impact laden run-off alter a the nature & Refer Annexure 3.45 of EMP capacity of the Report for typical design of watercourse sedimentation trenches. Contamination Direct Scarified bitumen Hazardous Wastes (Management of Water adverse wastes and Handling) Rules, 1989 to be impact Oil & diesel Spills enforced. Emulsion sprayer Oil Interceptor will be provided and laying of hot for accidental spill of oil and mix diesel. Production of hot b mix and rejected Rejected material will be layed in materials village roads or as directed by Residential facilities engineer. for the labor and officers Septic tank will be construction for Routine and waste disposal. periodical maintenance 6 Water quality - Effectiveness / Measures will be revised & monitoring shortfall (if any) improved to mitigate/ enhance Any unforeseen environment due to any impact unforeseen impact. 8.4.1. Loss of Water Bodies - Mitigation 8.4.1.1. Surface Water Bodies – Mitigation The project road is crossing rivers, canals and streams on its way and is abutting lakes, ponds and tanks, wells, bore wells, etc. Suggested mitigation measures for those impacts identified in Section 7.5.1.1. are listed below. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.10 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Table 8.3. Surface Water Bodies – Mitigation Sl. Chainage Name of Distance Impact Location Mitigation / No. (Km.) Surface water from (Left / Enhancement Source ECL (in Right) mts) Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) 1 57+080 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 2 57+100 Water Tank RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 3 57+170 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 4 57+160 Water Tap RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 5 57+240 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 6 57+300 Water Tank LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 7 57+400 Water Tank LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 8 57+710 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 9 57+730 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 10 57+770 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 11 57+800 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 12 58+000 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 13 58+200 Over Head RHS 14 No Direct Impact Tank 14 58+200 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 15 58+250 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 16 56+280 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 17 59+180 Water Tap RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 18 59+560 Water Tap RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 19 59+680 Water Tap RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 20 59+755 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 21 59+860 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 22 59+870 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 23 59+890 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 24 60+400 Over Head RHS 12 No Direct Impact Tank 25 60+470 Water Tank LHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 26 60+500 Water Tap RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 27 63+570 Water Tap RHS 9 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 28 64+400 Water Tank LHS 10 No Direct Impact 29 65+150 Water Tank LHS 7 No Direct Impact 30 65+400 Water Tap LHS 10 No Direct Impact 31 65+340 Water Tap LHS 9 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 32 65+340 Water Tap RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 33 65+350 Water Tap LHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 34 65+350 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 35 65+360 Water Tap LHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 36 65+360 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 37 65+380 Water Tap LHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.11 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of Location Distance Impact Mitigation / No. (Km.) Surface water (Left / from Enhancement Source Right) ECL (in mts) 38 65+380 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 39 65+700 Water Tap RHS 12 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 40 65+720 Water Tap RHS 9 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 41 65+790 Water Tap RHS 9 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 42 65+800 Water Tank RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 43 66+200 Water Tank LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 44 66+380 Water Tap RHS 11 No Direct Impact 45 66+500 Water Tank RHS 7 No Direct Impact 46 66+880 Water Tap RHS 20 No Direct Impact 47 68+060 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 48 68+100 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 49 68+150 Water Tank LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 50 69+380 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 51 69+450 Over Head RHS 15 Direct Impact Will be Relocated Tank 52 70+000 Over Head LHS 15 No Direct Impact Tank 53 70+100 Water Tap LHS 9 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 54 70+260 Water Tap RHS 8 No Direct Impact 55 71+650 Water Tank RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 56 72+040 Water Tap LHS 10 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 57 73+000 Over Head LHS 15 No Direct Impact Tank 58 73+160 Water Tap LHS 10 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 59 74+180 Water Tap LHS 9 No Direct Impact 60 74+450 Water Tap LHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 61 74+500 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 62 74+500 Water Tap RHS 9 No Direct Impact 63 74+520 Water Tap LHS 11 No Direct Impact 64 75+000 Water Tap RHS 17 No Direct Impact 65 79+380 Water Tap RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 66 79+430 Water Tap LHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 67 79+450 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 68 79+450 Over Head RHS 15 Direct Impact Will be Relocated Tank 69 79+900 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) 1 0+020 Water Tank RHS 9 No Direct Impact 2 0+020 Over Head RHS 15 No Direct Impact tank 3 0+300 Water Tank RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.12 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of Location Distance Impact Mitigation / No. (Km.) Surface water (Left / from Enhancement Source Right) ECL (in mts) 4 0+500 Water Tank RHS 16 No Direct Impact 5 1+620 Water Tank RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 6 2+000 Water Tap RHS 5.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 7 2+020 Water Tap RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 8 2+140 Water Tap RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 9 2+160 Water Tap RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 10 2+180 Over head RHS 12 No Direct Impact tank 11 4+000 Water Tank LHS 14 No Direct Impact 12 4+120 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 13 4+135 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 14 4+410 Water Tank RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 15 4+520 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 16 4+580 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 17 4+580 Water Tap RHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 18 4+600 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 19 4+610 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 20 4+620 Water Tap LHS 7.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 21 4+650 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 22 4+700 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 23 5+990 Water Tank RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 24 6+200 Water Tap LHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 25 6+250 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 26 6+270 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 27 6+500 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 28 6+580 Water Tap LHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 29 6+590 Water Tap LHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 30 6+700 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 31 6+740 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 32 6+900 Water Tap RHS 7 No Direct Impact 33 7+200 Water Tap RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 34 7+650 Water Tap LHS 7.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 35 7+760 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 36 8+050 Water Tank LHS 10 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 37 8+060 Water Tap LHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 38 8+060 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 39 8+680 Water Tank RHS 24 No Direct Impact 40 8+680 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 41 9+170 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 42 9+180 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.13 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of Location Distance Impact Mitigation / No. (Km.) Surface water (Left / from Enhancement Source Right) ECL (in mts) 43 9+190 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 44 9+330 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 45 9+340 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 46 9+350 Water Tank LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 47 9+420 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 48 9+590 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 49 9+650 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 50 9+900 Water Tank LHS 11.5 No Direct Impact 51 10+200 Water Tank LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 52 10+620 Water Tank LHS 5 No Direct Impact 53 11+000 Water Tank LHS 10 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 54 11+250 Water Tank LHS 5.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 55 11+600 Water Tank LHS 10 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 56 11+910 Water Tap LHS 5.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 57 11+920 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 58 11+950 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 59 11+950 Water Tap RHS 5.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 60 12+000 Over head LHS 12 No Direct Impact tank 61 12+000 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 62 12+045 Water Tap RHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 63 12+050 Water Tap RHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 64 12+070 Water Tap LHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 65 12+080 Water Tap LHS 5.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 66 12+080 Water Tap RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 67 12+090 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 68 12+100 Water Tap RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 69 12+100 Water Tap LHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 70 12+100 Water Tap LHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 71 12+110 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 72 12+130 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 73 12+130 Water Tap RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 74 12+140 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 75 12+150 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 76 12+160 Water Tap LHS 5.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 77 12+160 Water Tap RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 78 12+165 Water Tap LHS 5.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 79 12+170 Water Tap RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 80 12+200 Water Tap LHS 5.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 81 12+200 Water Tap RHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.14 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of Location Distance Impact Mitigation / No. (Km.) Surface water (Left / from Enhancement Source Right) ECL (in mts) 82 12+230 Water Tap RHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 83 12+250 Water Tap RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 84 12+255 Water Tap RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 85 12+265 Water Tank LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 86 12+300 Over head LHS 15 No Direct Impact tank 87 12+310 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 88 12+580 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 89 13+080 Water Tank LHS 15 No Direct Impact 90 13+100 Water Tank LHS 15 No Direct Impact 91 14+070 Water Tap LHS 7.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 92 14+100 Water Tap LHS 7.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 93 14+120 Water Tap LHS 7.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 94 14+500 Water Tank LHS 18 No Direct Impact 95 15+150 Water Tap RHS 7.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 96 15+170 Water Tap LHS 7.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 97 15+300 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 98 15+320 Water Tap LHS 6.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 99 15+410 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 100 15+900 Water Tap LHS 10 No Direct Impact 101 16+250 Water Tank LHS 8 No Direct Impact 102 17+650 Water Tank RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 103 17+680 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 104 17+790 Water Tap RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 105 17+815 Water Tap RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 106 17+825 Water Tap LHS 8.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 107 17+920 Water Tap LHS 7.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 108 17+970 Water Tank RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 109 18+020 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 110 18+375 Water Tap LHS 6.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 111 18+645 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 112 18+790 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 113 18+820 Water Tap LHS 7.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 114 19+005 Water Tap LHS 6.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 115 19+020 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 116 19+205 Water Tap LHS 6.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 117 19+420 Water Tap LHS 5.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 118 19+520 Water Tap LHS 5.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 119 19+540 Water Tap LHS 7.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 120 19+560 Water Tap LHS 7.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.15 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of Location Distance Impact Mitigation / No. (Km.) Surface water (Left / from Enhancement Source Right) ECL (in mts) 121 19+750 Water Tap LHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 122 19+950 Water Tank LHS 13.4 No Direct Impact 123 20+600 Over head RHS 8.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated tank 124 20+620 Water Tap RHS 8.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 125 20+660 Water Tank RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 126 20+725 Water Tap RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 127 20+760 Water Tap RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 128 20+900 Over head RHS 12 No Direct Impact tank 129 21+500 Water Tap RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 130 21+600 Water Tank RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 131 21+700 Water Tap RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 132 21+710 Water Tap RHS 8.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 133 21+720 Water Tap RHS 7.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 134 21+730 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 135 21+740 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 136 21+750 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 137 21+760 Water Tap RHS 6.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 138 21+770 Water Tap RHS 6.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 139 21+780 Water Tap RHS 6.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 140 21+790 Water Tap RHS 6.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 141 21+800 Water Tap RHS 5.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 142 21+810 Water Tap RHS 6.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 143 21+820 Water Tap RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 144 21+950 Water Tank RHS 6.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 145 24+100 Water Tap LHS 8 No Direct Impact 146 24+940 Water Tap RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 147 25+000 Water Tap RHS 8 No Direct Impact 148 25+007 Water Tap RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 149 27+250 Water Tap LHS 6.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 150 28+055 Water Tank LHS 15 No Direct Impact 151 28+550 Water Tap RHS 5.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 152 28+600 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 153 28+620 Water Tap RHS 5.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 154 28+750 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 155 28+760 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 156 28+860 Water Tap RHS 9 No Direct Impact 157 29+100 Water Tap LHS 6.5 No Direct Impact 158 29+150 Water Tap RHS 7 No Direct Impact 159 29+170 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.16 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of Location Distance Impact Mitigation / No. (Km.) Surface water (Left / from Enhancement Source Right) ECL (in mts) 160 29+200 Over head LHS No Direct Impact 12 tank 161 30+400 Water Tap LHS 8 No Direct Impact 162 30+410 Water Tap LHS 9 No Direct Impact Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) 1 51+950 Over head LHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated tank 2 52+010 Water Tank RHS 6.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 3 52+980 Water tap RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 4 53+080 Water Tap RHS 7.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 5 53+330 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 6 53+500 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 7 53+700 Water tap LHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 8 53+700 Water tap LHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 9 54+230 Water Tap LHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 10 54+450 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 11 54+700 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 12 54+750 Water Tap RHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 13 54+765 Water Tap LHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 14 54+780 Water Tap RHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 15 54+910 Water Tap LHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 16 54+960 Water Tap LHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 17 54+990 Water Tap LHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 18 55+000 Water Tap LHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 19 55+010 Water Tap LHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 20 55+030 Water Tap LHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 21 55+030 Water Tap RHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 22 55+040 Water Tap RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 23 55+050 Water Tap RHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 24 55+050 Water Tap LHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 25 55+055 Water Tap LHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 26 55+060 Water Tap LHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 27 55+060 Water Tap RHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 28 55+065 Water Tap LHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 29 55+070 Water Tap LHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 30 55+075 Water Tap LHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 31 55+085 Water Tap LHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 32 55+100 Water Tap RHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 33 55+110 Water Tap RHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 34 55+150 Water Tap LHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 35 55+153 Water Tap LHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.17 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of Location Distance Impact Mitigation / No. (Km.) Surface water (Left / from Enhancement Source Right) ECL (in mts) 36 55+190 Water Tap LHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 37 55+190 Water Tap RHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 38 55+200 Water Tap LHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 39 55+200 Water Tap RHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 40 55+205 Water Tap LHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 41 55+210 Water Tap LHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 42 55+215 Water Tap LHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 43 55+225 Water Tap LHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 44 55+310 Water Tap RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 45 55+315 Water Tap RHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 46 55+320 Water Tap RHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 47 55+330 Water Tap RHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 48 55+350 Water Tap RHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 49 55+365 Water Tap RHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 50 55+375 Water Tap LHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 51 55+400 Water Tap RHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 52 55+420 Water Tap RHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 53 55+450 Water Tap RHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 54 55+460 Water Tap LHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 55 55+465 Water Tap RHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 56 55+530 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 57 55+540 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 58 55+580 Water Tap RHS 6.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 59 55+900 Water Tank LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 60 57+050 Over head RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated tank 61 57+800 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 62 57+810 Water Tank RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 63 57+820 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 64 59+200 Water Tank LHS 9 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 65 59+400 Water Tap LHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 66 59+450 Water Tank LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 67 59+460 Water Tap LHS 9 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 68 59+500 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 69 60+250 Water Tank RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 70 60+500 Water tank LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 71 61+100 Over head RHS 10 Direct Impact Will be Relocated tank 72 61+300 Water Tap LHS 10 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 73 61+300 Water tank LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 74 62+250 Over head RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.18 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of Location Distance Impact Mitigation / No. (Km.) Surface water (Left / from Enhancement Source Right) ECL (in mts) tank 75 62+700 Water Tap LHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 76 62+980 Water Tap LHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 77 63+500 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 78 63+500 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 79 63+505 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 80 63+510 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 81 63+520 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 82 63+530 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 83 63+540 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 84 63+540 Water Tap RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 85 63+550 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 86 63+560 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 87 63+570 Water Tap RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 88 63+590 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 89 63+590 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 90 63+600 Water Tap RHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 91 63+600 Water Tap RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 92 63+610 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 93 63+610 Water Tap RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 94 63+650 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 95 63+660 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 96 63+665 Water Tap RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 97 63+665 Water Tap RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 98 63+720 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 99 63+740 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 100 63+800 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 101 63+805 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 102 63+820 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 103 63+820 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 104 63+920 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 105 63+920 Water Tap RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 106 63+930 Water Tap RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 107 63+930 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 108 63+930 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 109 63+950 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 110 64+030 Water Tap RHS 6.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 111 64+090 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 112 64+130 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 113 64+190 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.19 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of Location Distance Impact Mitigation / No. (Km.) Surface water (Left / from Enhancement Source Right) ECL (in mts) 114 64+190 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 115 64+210 Water Tap RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 116 64+215 Water Tap RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 117 65+190 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 118 65+300 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 119 65+600 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 120 65+700 Water tank RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 121 67+300 Over head RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated tank 122 70+610 Water Tap RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 123 70+610 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 124 70+620 Water Tap RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 125 70+630 Water Tap LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) 1 1+050 Water Tank RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 2 1+180 watrer tap LHS 9 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 3 1+410 Water Tap LHS 12 No Direct Impact 4 1+630 Water Tank LHS 10 No Direct Impact 5 1+680 Over Head RHS 13 No Direct Impact Tank 6 1+950 Water Tap RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 7 1+900 Water Tap RHS 9 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 8 1+950 Water Tap RHS 9 No Direct Impact 9 3+100 Water Tank RHS 17 No Direct Impact 10 3+450 Water Tap RHS 11 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 11 5+250 Water Tap LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 12 5+350 Water Tap RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 13 6+400 Water Tank LHS 15 No Direct Impact 14 6+900 Water Tap RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 15 7+195 Water Tap RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 16 7+380 Water Tap RHS 15 No Direct Impact 17 7+380 Over Head RHS 15 No Direct Impact Tank 18 7+540 Water Tap RHS 6.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 19 8+190 Water tap RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 20 8+420 Over Head LHS 13 No Direct Impact Tank 21 8+700 Water Tap LHS 14 No Direct Impact 22 8+700 Water Tap RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 23 9+900 Over Head RHS 30 No Direct Impact Tank 24 9+990 Water Tap LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.20 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of Location Distance Impact Mitigation / No. (Km.) Surface water (Left / from Enhancement Source Right) ECL (in mts) 25 11+570 Water Tank RHS 10 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 26 11+610 Water Tap RHS 10 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 27 12+000 Over Head RHS 20 No Direct Impact Tank Construction Phase  All affected community water supply systems such as deep tube wells, open wells, bore , pipelines, taps etc. will be rehabilitated in such a way that local public should not be disturbed for daily water use due to project activity. Relocation of these water systems should be carried out in consultation with concerned government departments and the owners.  Precautions shall be taken during the construction work of culverts and bridges across these rivers and streams such that the flow in these water bodies is not obstructed.  At hilly areas, appropriate drainage arrangements with catch drain will be provided to avoid the stagnating of water on carriageway.  Any embankment work in low lying areas will have provisions for cross drainage for natural drains to ensure that flow is not affected.  Pitching, stabilization of soil and slope protection measures should be taken up to reduce erosion of soils and to achieve slope stability.  Arrangement for supply and storage of water shall be made by the contractor in such a way that the water availability and supply to nearby communities remain unaffected. If a new tube-well is to be bored, proper sanction and approval by Ground Water Department is needed.  The wastage of water during the construction should be minimized. In case of tapping water from community sources, consent to be obtained from local administration for the same.  Guidelines presented in IRC:SP -42-1994 – “Guidelines for Road Drainage” and IRC: 36 – 1974 – “Recommended Practice for Treatment of Embankment Slopes for Erosion Control” should be followed for construction of drainages and embankments for the proposed project. Operation Phase  Landscaping to be developed on embankment slopes so that soil erosion and siltation of natural drain can be avoided.  Appropriate drainage arrangements with catch drains and catch pits designed to safely drain out the hazardous chemicals should be provided.  For delivery of hazardous substances, permit license, driving license and guarding license issued by Transport Department to be maintained.  Vehicles carrying hazardous substances should display mandatory safety signs  In case of spillage, it should be reported to relevant department and their instructions should be followed  Cleaning of the spills at the accidental site should be carried out as per regulations. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.21 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03  Care shall be taken by the contractor to avoid the disposal of construction debris and domestic waste along the project area.  Regular checkup shall be made to clear the blockages and silts from the drainage facilities.  Permission shall be obtained from Irrigation Department to draw water from natural water bodies for maintenance of avenue trees. 8.4.1.2. Ground Water Resources - Mitigation Any source of community water (potable or otherwise) such as open wells, ponds, bore wells and tube wells will include the ground water resources. Suggested mitigation measures for those impacts identified in Section 7.5.1.2. are listed below. Table 8.4 Ground Water Sources – Mitigation Sl. Chainage Name of Location Distance Impact Mitigation/Enha No (Km) Ground (Left / from ncement water Right) ECL Source (m) Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) 1 55+000 Bore Well LHS 10 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 2 55+160 Bore Well RHS 10 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 3 55+170 Open Well RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 4 55+440 Bore Well RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 5 57+070 Bore Well RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 6 57+420 Bore Well LHS 15 No Direct Impact 7 57+480 Hand Pump RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 8 57+510 Bore Well RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 9 57+590 Bore Well RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 10 57+760 Hand Pump LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 11 58+960 Open Well RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 12 59+065 Bore Well LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 13 59+130 Bore Well LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 14 60+360 Open Well LHS 13 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 15 60+360 Bore Well LHS 10 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 16 60+415 Bore Well RHS 10 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 17 60+490 Bore Well RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 18 60+700 Bore Well RHS 9 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 19 62+250 Bore Well RHS 10 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 20 64+300 Bore Well RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 21 64+400 Open Well LHS 10.5 No Direct Impact 22 64+640 Bore Well RHS 17 No Direct Impact 23 65+030 Open Well RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 24 65+120 Bore Well LHS 11 No Direct Impact 25 65+795 Bore Well RHS 9 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 26 66+020 Hand Pump RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 27 66+360 Bore Well RHS 20 No Direct Impact 28 67+050 Open Well RHS 13 No Direct Impact CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.22 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of Location Distance Impact Mitigation/Enha No (Km) Ground (Left / from ncement water Right) ECL Source (m) 29 67+275 Open Well LHS 15 No Direct Impact 30 67+840 Open Well RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 31 67+920 Open Well LHS 14 No Direct Impact 32 67+930 Bore Well LHS 23 No Direct Impact 33 68+080 Open Well LHS 9 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 34 68+140 Bore Well LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 35 68+340 Bore Well LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 36 68+430 Open Well LHS 20 No Direct Impact 37 69+920 Bore Well RHS 9 No Direct Impact 38 69+940 Bore Well LHS 14 No Direct Impact 39 69+950 Bore Well LHS 25 No Direct Impact 40 70+130 Open Well RHS 17 No Direct Impact 41 70+230 Open Well LHS 15 No Direct Impact 42 70+350 Bore Well RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 43 71+470 Bore Well LHS 15 No Direct Impact 44 71+570 Open Well LHS 18 No Direct Impact 45 72+700 Open Well LHS 15 No Direct Impact 46 72+800 Open Well RHS 17 No Direct Impact 47 74+180 Bore Well RHS 11 No Direct Impact 48 76+320 Open Well RHS 19 No Direct Impact 49 76+500 Open Well LHS 11 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 50 76+750 Bore Well RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 51 76+840 Bore Well LHS 9 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 52 77+210 Bore Well LHS 11 No Direct Impact 53 79+160 Hand Pump LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 54 79+720 Open Well RHS 17 No Direct Impact 55 80250 Open Well RHS 10 Direct Impact Will be Relocated Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) 1 0+020 Open well RHS 10 No Direct Impact 2 0+030 Hand Pump RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 3 0+800 Bore well LHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 4 0+880 Open well LHS 21 No Direct Impact 5 1+100 Bore well LHS 5.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 6 1+210 Pump House LHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 7 1+250 Pump House RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 8 1+500 Bore well LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 9 1+600 Bore well RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 10 1+820 Open well LHS 15 No Direct Impact 11 2+170 Bore well RHS 10.5 No Direct Impact 12 2+280 Open well LHS 14 No Direct Impact CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.23 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of Location Distance Impact Mitigation/Enha No (Km) Ground (Left / from ncement water Right) ECL Source (m) 13 2+370 Bore well LHS 13 No Direct Impact 14 3+430 Hand pump RHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 15 4+410 Bore well RHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 16 6+120 Open well RHS 11 No Direct Impact 17 7+450 Hand pump LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 18 8+100 Open well LHS 20 No Direct Impact 19 9+060 Open well LHS 25 No Direct Impact 20 9+080 Open well RHS 16 No Direct Impact 21 9+480 Hand pump LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 22 10+100 Open well RHS 14 No Direct Impact 23 10+200 Bore Well LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 24 10+660 Open well RHS 13 No Direct Impact 25 11+000 Open well RHS 11 No Direct Impact 26 13+250 Open well LHS 23 No Direct Impact 27 13+280 Open well RHS 35 No Direct Impact 28 13+720 Bore well LHS 16 No Direct Impact 29 14+400 Open well LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 30 14+450 Bore well LHS 12 No Direct Impact 31 14+540 Open well RHS 24 No Direct Impact 32 14+660 Open well LHS 49 No Direct Impact 33 15+010 Open well RHS 12 No Direct Impact 34 15+500 Bore well LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 35 15+820 Bore well RHS 22 No Direct Impact 36 16+050 Open well LHS 12 No Direct Impact 37 16+860 Bore well RHS 27 No Direct Impact 38 16+980 Bore well RHS 35 No Direct Impact 39 17+240 Bore well RHS 37 No Direct Impact 40 17+280 Open well LHS 15 No Direct Impact 41 17+420 Open well RHS 12 No Direct Impact 42 17+530 Open well RHS 25 No Direct Impact 43 18+230 Bore well LHS 24 No Direct Impact 44 18+240 Open well LHS 25 No Direct Impact 45 18+270 Open well RHS 23 No Direct Impact 46 18+360 Open well RHS 10 No Direct Impact 47 18+360 Open well LHS 17 No Direct Impact 48 18+500 Open well RHS 32 No Direct Impact 49 18+750 Open well LHS 11 No Direct Impact 50 18+960 Bore well LHS 40 No Direct Impact 51 19+180 Open well LHS 12 No Direct Impact 52 19+680 Bore well RHS 30 No Direct Impact CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.24 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of Location Distance Impact Mitigation/Enha No (Km) Ground (Left / from ncement water Right) ECL Source (m) 53 19+790 Bore well LHS 5.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 54 19+990 Bore well LHS 17 No Direct Impact 55 20+160 Open well LHS 19 No Direct Impact 56 20+180 Open well LHS 13 No Direct Impact 57 20+600 Open well RHS 20 No Direct Impact 58 20+610 Bore well RHS 11 No Direct Impact 59 20+700 Bore well LHS 19 No Direct Impact 60 20+950 Pump House RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 61 21+050 Bore well RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 62 21+210 Bore well RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 63 21+760 Open well LHS 35 No Direct Impact 64 21+820 Open well LHS 20 No Direct Impact 65 21+980 Open well LHS 16 No Direct Impact 66 22+060 Open well LHS 24 No Direct Impact 67 22+700 Open well LHS 18 No Direct Impact 68 22+960 Open well LHS 25 No Direct Impact 69 23+000 Hand pump LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 70 23+560 Open well LHS 14 No Direct Impact 71 23+760 Open well LHS 16 No Direct Impact 72 23+800 Open well LHS 19 No Direct Impact 73 24+200 Bore well RHS 5.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 74 24+260 Open well LHS 37 No Direct Impact 75 24+300 Open well RHS 23 No Direct Impact 76 24+510 Open well LHS 30 No Direct Impact 77 24+510 Bore well LHS 30 No Direct Impact 78 25+100 Open well RHS 10 No Direct Impact 79 25+130 Open well LHS 13 No Direct Impact 80 25+240 Open well RHS 15 No Direct Impact 81 25+260 Bore well RHS 18 No Direct Impact 82 25+610 Open well LHS 34 No Direct Impact 83 25+800 Open well LHS 10 No Direct Impact 84 25+800 Open well LHS 21 No Direct Impact 85 25+870 Bore well LHS 22 No Direct Impact 86 26+015 Open well LHS 9 No Direct Impact 87 26+180 Open well RHS 13 No Direct Impact 88 26+350 Bore well RHS 28 No Direct Impact 89 26+740 Bore well LHS 29 No Direct Impact 90 26+790 Bore well RHS 7 No Direct Impact 91 26+795 Bore well RHS 8 No Direct Impact 92 27+730 Open well LHS 19 No Direct Impact CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.25 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of Location Distance Impact Mitigation/Enha No (Km) Ground (Left / from ncement water Right) ECL Source (m) 93 28+400 Bore well RHS 15 No Direct Impact 94 28+900 Open well LHS 30 No Direct Impact 95 29+040 Open well LHS 12 No Direct Impact 96 29+270 Hand pump LHS 5.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 97 30+640 Open well LHS 23 No Direct Impact Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) 1 52+010 Open well RHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 2 52+590 Open well LHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 3 52+615 Open well LHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 4 52+850 Open well RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 5 52+980 Open well RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 6 53+980 Hand pump LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 7 54+020 Hand pump LHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 8 54+100 Hand pump LHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 9 54+650 Hand pump LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 10 55+100 Hand pump LHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 11 55+110 Open well LHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 12 55+510 Bore well LHS 6 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 13 55+580 Bore well LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 14 55+590 Hand pump LHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 15 55+620 Bore well RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 16 56+550 Hand pump LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 17 56+920 Open well RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 18 57+060 Hand pump RHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 19 57+100 Open well LHS 15 No Direct Impact 20 57+530 Open well LHS 10 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 21 57+590 Hand pump LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 22 57+800 Open well RHS 15 No Direct Impact 23 57+810 Bore well RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 24 59+100 Pump House RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 25 59+150 Hand pump RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 26 59+300 Bore well LHS 9 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 27 59+300 Open well LHS 9 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 28 59+450 Bore well LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 29 60+100 Bore well RHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 30 60+500 Bore well LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 31 60+510 Hand pump RHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 32 60+520 Bore well LHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 33 61+190 Open well LHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 34 62+580 Bore well RHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.26 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. ChainageName of Location Distance Impact Mitigation/Enha No (Km) Ground (Left / from ncement water Right) ECL Source (m) 35 62+610 Bore well RHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 36 62+690 Open well LHS 9 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 37 62+990 Bore well LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 38 65+410 Bore well RHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 39 69+350 Bore well RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 40 69+600 Bore well RHS 4.5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 41 70+200 Pump House RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 42 70+890 Open well RHS 8 Direct Impact Will be Relocated Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) 1 1+380 Open Well LHS 12 No Direct Impact 2 1+630 Bore Well LHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 3 2+920 Open Well LHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 4 4+020 Hand Pump RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 5 6+400 Open Well RHS 5 No Direct Impact 6 6+500 Open Well LHS 16 No Direct Impact 7 7+400 Bore Well RHS 15 No Direct Impact 8 7+750 Open Well LHS 15 No Direct Impact 9 7+800 Open Well LHS 15 No Direct Impact 10 7+820 Open Well LHS 16 No Direct Impact 11 8+100 Hand Pump RHS 7 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 12 8+430 Bore Well RHS 4 Direct Impact Will be Relocated 13 10+000 Bore Well RHS 5 Direct Impact Will be Relocated Construction Phase  Requisite permission shall be obtained from the Central Ground Water Board to utilise the water for construction and domestic use.  Sources of ground water affected during widening will be rebuilt in consultation with concerned govt. officials and the owners.  Soak pits shall be provided near hand pumps and water tanks present along the project roads for water supply so that spilled water can be used for ground water recharge. This will also avoid unhygienic conditions around such water sources. The drawing for soak pit is given below. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.27 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Drawing No. 8.2. Conceptual Plan of Soak Pit for Hand Pumps and Water Tanks (Syntex Tanks) along the roads in Village and Urban Areas CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.28 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Operation Phase  Runoff water from project road shall be directed to ground water recharge pits through adequate storm water and catch drainage systems.  Construction of Ground Water Recharge pit shall enhance the ground water level along the available margin of land within the RoW along the project influence area. 8.4.2. Alteration of Cross Drainage – Mitigation  All cross drainage structures have been designed to handle a 50-year peak flood level. A detailed hydrological study had been carried to calculate the design discharge.  Pipe drainages will be provided for diversion roads constructed for the construction of new bridges and culverts (refer drawing 8.3).  Storm water from all longitudinal and cross drainage works will be connected to the natural drainage courses.  The contractor will remove obstruction that may cause temporary flooding of local drainage channels, during the construction phase.  Contractor will be responsible removal of debris due to the dismantling of structure and earth generated due to the excavation of foundation, from the water course before the onset of monsoon. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.29 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 ROAD WORK END DETOUR AHEAD ROAD WORK AHEAD RIVER OR CREEK BROKENCENTERLINE BROKENCENTERLINE EXISTINGBRIDGE ORCAUSEW AY OT BEREPLACED PROJECT ROAD TP OF DIVERSION DETOUR AHEAD ROAD WORK ROAD WORK DIVERSIONFOR AHEAD END EDGELINES BRIDGECO NSTRUCTION DOUBLEBARRIERCENTERLINE DRAINAG E TOBECO NSTRUCTED INACCO RD ACE WITHTH E SPECIFICATION 120.0m 120.0m 120.0m 120.0m 120.0m 120.0m Drawing No. 8.3: Conceptual Plan of Diversion at Bridge Location CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.30 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 8.4.3. Runoff and Drainage Changes – Mitigation  Continuous drain (lined/unlined) is provided throughout the project road for efficient drainage of storm water  Lined drain is provided at builtup location for quick drainage of storm water  The increased runoff due to increased impervious (bituminous top) surface will be countered by providing rainwater harvesting pits along the roads, at 500 m interval alternatively on both sides, connected to the drains through PVC pipes. The pits should be at least 3 - 5 m above the highest ground water table. The schematic diagram of rainwater harvesting pit is presented below. These structures shall be provided only in rural areas due to land constrain at built up areas as well as to ensure safety of pedestrians.  The local bodies need to discourage / stop the filling of private water bodies, ponds etc. to develop commercial places and shops due to the improved roads and improved connectivity. Table 8.5. Locations of Drains in Rural Area Chainage Sl No From To Length No of Recharge pits* Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) 1 54+800 59+396 9.192 9 2 59+995 63+395 6.8 7 3 66+492 69+892 6.8 7 4 70+592 73+992 6.8 7 5 74+992 79+192 8.4 8 6 79+990 80+590 1.2 1 Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) 1 0+400 4+350 7.9 8 2 4+900 6+200 2.6 3 3 6+600 11+700 10.2 10 4 15+200 17+600 4.8 5 5 19+000 20+500 3 3 6 22+000 22+500 1 1 Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) 1 51+400 54+490 6.18 6 2 55+425 61+919 12.988 13 3 64+892 71+188 12.592 13 Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) 1 2+050 2+450 0.8 1 2 2+450 2+800 0.7 1 3 4+310 5+070 1.52 2 4 5+400 6+300 1.8 2 5 6+530 6+950 0.84 1 6 6+950 7+830 1.76 2 7 8+230 9+870 3.28 3 8 10+100 10+730 1.26 1 9 10+730 11+030 0.6 1 10 11+030 12+500 2.94 3 11 12+850 13+200 0.7 1 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.31 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Drawing No. 8.4: Conceptual Plan of Rainwater Harvesting Pit at Connected to Drains at Every 500m Interval Alternatively on Both Sides in Rural Areas CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.32 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 8.4.4. Water Requirement for Project – Mitigation Acquisition and management of water for construction is an issue that must be addressed by the contractor. The Contractor is expected to obtain water for construction purposes that is of a high water quality.  Contractor needs to obtain approvals for taking adequate quantities of water from surface and ground water sources. This is required to avoid depletion of water resources.  Contractor is required to minimise wastage of water.  Water conservation methods to be adopted during construction process to make optimum use of water, as limited water sources are available along the project roads. 8.4.5. Water Pollution - Mitigation 8.4.5.1. Surface Water Quality Construction Phase  Suitable silt screen and sedimentation traps should be provided to the drains, to minimise the turbidity and silting in natural drainage.  Piling activity for bridge construction shall be carried out during non-monsoon season.  Washing of construction equipment, machineries and vehicles used for transporting materials should be strictly prohibited in rivers, nalas and other water bodies.  The worker's camp must not be located within 1km from the dense builtup areas and water reserves.  Runoff from the construction camps including workshops and vehicle garages should be passed through catch drain followed by oil interceptors (Section 8.3.5).  Adequate sanitary facilities, drainage, washing and toilet facilities with septic tanks and refuse collection and disposal systems should be provided to the workers. The provision of water supply and toilet facilities should be made as per the stipulated guidelines in the Indian Labour Act.  Construction debris and domestic waste should be collected, stored, transported and disposed safely to the approved land fill site identified for the project.  Awareness program for workers and proper training to the personal handling oil, paints and lubricants and vehicle repairing employees, to respond immediately to spillages of hazardous materials shall be provided by contractors.  Guidelines presented in IRC: SP -42-1994 – “Guidelines for Road Drainage” and IRC: 36 – 1974 – “Recommended Practice for Treatment of Embankment Slopes for Erosion Control” should be followed for construction of drainages and embankments for the proposed project.  Water quality monitoring shall be conducted as per Environmental Monitoring Plan so that appropriate measures are taken up towards abatement of pollution. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.33 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 SLOTS100mmC/C SUPPORTINGMESH ANGLEFRAME A 275.00 GEOTEXTILE M IRAFI 140 n OR SIMILAR APPRO VEDM AKE M .S. ANGLE (25m mX 25mmX3mm) 275.00 G. L. G. L. 300.00 225.00 ELEVATION SECTIONA-A GEOTEXTILEFIXEDTOL ANDT SECTIONSWITHBINDINGWIRE GEOTEXTILEMIRAFI 140 NOR SIMILARAPPROAVEDM AKE SUPPORTEDONM ESH ANG LE (25mmX 25mmX3mm) A M .S. ANGLE 275.00 275.00 (25m mX25m mX 3mm) 622.00 A BINDINGW IRE TH ROUGH SLOTS PLAN DETAIL A-A Drawing No. 8.5: Concept Plan of Silt Fencing Operation Phase  Appropriate drainage arrangements with catch drains and catch pits designed to safely drain out the hazardous chemicals should be provided. 8.4.5.2. Ground Water Quality Construction Phase  The construction camp must not be located within 1km from the dense builtup areas and water reserves.  Runoff from the construction camps including workshops and vehicle garages should be passed through catch drain followed by oil interceptors (Section 8.3.5) finally utilized for dust suppression at construction camp.  Water quality monitoring should be conducted as per Environmental Monitoring Plan so that appropriate measures are taken up towards abatement of pollution. 8.4.6. Water Quality Monitoring Apart from provision of the mitigation measures, their effectiveness and further improvement in designs to reduce the concentration of pollutants in the soil due to construction activity shall be monitored, as contamination of soil is directly linked with contamination of water. The monitoring plan shall be functional in construction as well as in operation stages. Water Quality Monitoring shall be conducte das per the monitoring plan in EMP. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.34 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 8.5. Noise Environment – Mitigation Measures Environmental noise particularly highway traffic noise, is a complex phenomenon because its intensity and characteristics vary with time depending upon the frequency as well as type of vehicles. Suggested mitigation measures for the impacts identified in Section 7.6. are listed below. Table 8.6. Noise Impacts and Mitigation Measures Sr. Item Impact Impact (Reason) Mitigation/Enhancement No. 1 Sensitive Direct Increase in noise Noise barrier to be provided receptors impact pollution Traffic calming devises to be used. NO Horn Zone sign Post. 2a Noise Direct Man, material & Area specific and for short duration Pollution impact, machinery Machinery to be checked & complied (Pre- short movements with noise pollution regulations. Construction duration Camps to be setup away from the Stage) Establishment of settlements, in the down wind labor camps onsite direction. offices, stock yards and construction plants 2b Noise Marginal stone crushing, Camps to be setup away from the Pollution Impact asphalt production settlements, in the down wind (Construction plant and batching direction. Stage) plants, diesel Noise pollution regulation to be generators etc monitored and enforced. Temporary as the work zones will be Community residing changing with completion of near to the work construction zones 2c Noise Marginal due to increase in will be compensated with the Pollution Impact traffic (due to uninterrupted movement of heavy and (Operation improved facility) light vehicles till the facility reaches Stage) the level of service C. 3 Noise Effectiveness / Measures will be revised & improved Pollution shortfall (if any) to mitigate/ enhance environment due Monitoring Any unforeseen to any unforeseen impact. impact 8.5.1. Impacts on Sensitive Receptors – Mitigation All schools, hospitals and cultural properties have been identified and those that are close to the project roads will require noise barrier (2 m concrete wall and plantation of mast trees (Polyalthia longifolia) at 1.5m interval behind the wall) to accommodate the long-term impact of the improved road. Use of horns should be restricted at sensitive locations like schools and hospitals through the use of appropriate signboards along the road. Use of air horns should be minimized during night. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.35 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Table 8.7. List of Sensitive Noise Receptors and Mitigation Measures Sl. Chainage Name of Sensitive receptor Location Distance Dimensions Impact Mitigation/Enhancement No. (Km.) (Left / from Exist Length Breadth Right) CL (m) Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) 1 56+100 Alpha institute of Management- RHS 8 70 44 Compound New Compound Wall (Noise Tiruchengodu wall affected barrier) will be constructed 2 61+700 VIB Matriculation Higher LHS 10 330 174 Compound New Compound Wall (Noise secondary -Peechapalayam wall affected barrier) will be constructed 3 64+500 SKV HSS, Maniyanoor RHS 100 278 252 No direct Additional Noise barrier with impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 4 64+900 Government Higher Secondary LHS 13 108 165 No direct Additional Noise barrier with School, Kandampalayam impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 5 65+750 Government Public Health Center, RHS 10 80 35 Compound New Compound Wall (Noise Kandampalayam wall affected barrier) will be constructed 6 66+400 Government Veterinary Hospital RHS 18 50 45 No direct Additional Noise barrier with impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 7 67+300 Panchayat Union Elementary RHS 14 50 30 No direct Additional Noise barrier with School, Nallur impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 8 67+380 Panchayath Library, Nallur RHS 20 50 22 No direct Additional Noise barrier with impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 9 69+200 Panchayat Union Middle School, RHS 11 50 40 No direct Additional Noise barrier with Bommakapalayam impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 10 74+300 Sri Rama Murthi High School RHS 9.5 No direct Additional Noise barrier with impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 11 76+400 Panchayat Union Elementary LHS 20 80 50 No direct Additional Noise barrier with School, Ardhanaripalayam impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 12 77+700 Sivabakkiam Muthusamy H.S.S RHS 20 214 156 Compound New Compound Wall (Noise wall affected barrier) will be constructed 13 78+700 New Dawn School & Hospital RHS 14 236 190 No direct Additional Noise barrier with impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 14 79+200 Panchayat Union Elementary LHS 8 Compound New Compound Wall (Noise School wall affected barrier) will be constructed 15 80+200 Public Library LHS 9 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.36 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of Sensitive receptor Location Distance Dimensions Impact Mitigation/Enhancement No. (Km.) (Left / from Exist Length Breadth Right) CL (m) Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) 1 0+250 District Primary Health Center RHS 7 400 23 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 2 4+500 Panchayath Union Elementary LHS 10 51.6 33 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with School Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 3 7+800 Government Higher Secondary LHS 11 250 50 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with School Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 4 9+480 Panchayat Union Elementary LHS 12 75 142 Compound New Compound Wall (Noise School wall affected barrier) will be constructed 5 12+000 Panchayath Union Middle School RHS 9 83.9 30.5 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 6 12+500 Govt Primary Health Centre LHS 200 150 43 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 7 13+850 Panchayat Union Elementary RHS 15 15 12 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with School Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 8 14+040 K S V Clinic RHS 9.5 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 9 15+000 Govt. Higher Secondary School LHS 9 224 158 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 10 16+600 KPM Matric school LHS 7.5 94 155 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 11 17+750 Raasi Polytechnique College LHS 15 17 23 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 12 26+300 Green Wolrd Excel School LHS 12 206 99 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 13 28+000 Govt. High School LHS 10 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) 1 51+900 Panchayat LP School LHS 5 12 9 Compound New Compound Wall (Noise wall affected barrier) will be constructed CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.37 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of Sensitive receptor Location Distance Dimensions Impact Mitigation/Enhancement No. (Km.) (Left / from Exist Length Breadth Right) CL (m) 2 54+900 Govt. Higher Secondary School RHS 5 193 181 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 3 55+600 Govt. Primary Health Center RHS 10 32 98 Compound New Compound Wall (Noise wall affected barrier) will be constructed 4 55+900 Skanda School of Architecture LHS 6 Compound New Compound Wall (Noise wall affected barrier) will be constructed 5 60+100 Veterinary Hospital RHS 153.5 5 6 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 6 61+350 Sri Vidyabharathi Education LHS 30 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with Institute Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 7 62+700 Govt.Higher Secondary School RHS 9 163 198 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 8 63+400 Panchayat Library LHS 9 15 23 No Direct Additional tree plantation will Impact be provided 9 70+650 Panchayat Union Primary School LHS 50 38 17 No Direct Additional tree plantation will Impact be provided 10 71+150 Nursery School LHS 9 Compound New Compound Wall (Noise wall affected barrier) will be constructed Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) 1 0+980 Malar Hospital LHS 15 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 2 0+980 Ragevandra Physiotherapy Center RHS 12 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 3 1+590 Government Girls' Higher RHS 16 120 200 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with Secondary School, Mohanur Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 4 1+800 Subramaniam Arts & Science LHS 15 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with College, Mohanur Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 5 2+800 Government Public Health Center RHS 11 Compound New Compound Wall (Noise wall affected barrier) will be constructed 6 5+200 Panchayth Union Elementary LHS 12 12 44 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with School, Thoppur Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.38 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of Sensitive receptor Location Distance Dimensions Impact Mitigation/Enhancement No. (Km.) (Left / from Exist Length Breadth Right) CL (m) 7 7+350 Saranga Dental Clinic RHS 18 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 8 9+150 SRG Engineering College LHS 20 300 130 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 9 10+020 Arumugham Udaiyar Govt Higher RHS 8 150 75 Compound New Compound Wall (Noise Secondary School, Aniyapuram wall affected barrier) will be constructed 10 11+550 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Namakkal LHS 15 103 167 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 11 11+800 Animal Feed Analytical & Quality LHS 15 190 96 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with Assurance Lab Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 12 12+000 National Agricultural LHS 15 104 75 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with Development Program (NADP) Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) 13 12+200 Tamil Nadu Vetirinary & Animal LHS 15 567 621 No Direct Additional Noise barrier with Science University Impact Mast trees (Nettilingam trees) CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.39 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Drawing No. 8.6: Conceptual Drawing for Noise Barrier 8.5.2. Noise Pollution – Mitigation Construction Phase  Careful planning of machinery selection, operations and scheduling of operations can reduce noise levels.  Construction contract should clearly specify the use of equipment emitting noise of not greater than 90 dB(A) for the eight hour operation shift. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.40 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03  The citing of construction yards should be done leaving at least 100 m distance from any residential areas, which will allow noise to attenuate.  The main noise producing sources such as the concrete mixers, generators, grader etc. should be provided with noise shields around them. The noise shields can be any physical barriers, which is effective in adequate attenuation of noise levels. A 3 m high enclosure made up of brick and mud with internal plastering of a non-reflecting surface will be very effective in this regard.  For protection of construction workers, earplugs should be provided to those working very close to the noise generating machinery.  To avoid significant impacts on human health, it is being recommended to avoid construction work at certain sections during night times and ensure that only minimum required machinery is deployed on the site. At construction sites within 150 m of human settlements, noisy construction should be stopped between 10:00 pm and 8:00 am  Noise level monitoring should be conducted as per Environmental Monitoring Plan given in EMP. Operation Phase  The proposed avenue plantation and other noise mitigation measures are expected to minimize the impacts on the immediate influence area of the project road.  Development of greenbelt comprising selected species of trees with high canopy along the project road for attenuation of noise.  Noise monitoring should be conducted as per Environmental Monitoring Plan. 8.5.3. Noise Pollution Monitoring Apart from provision of the mitigation measures, their effectiveness and further improvement in designs to reduce the concentration of pollutants in the soil due to construction activity shall be monitored, as contamination of soil is directly linked with contamination of water. The monitoring plan shall be functional in construction as well as in operation stages. Noise monitoring should be conducted as per the environmental monitoring plan given in the EMP. 8.6. Flora and Fauna – Mitigation Measures The major impact in this project on flora involves the removal of trees to permit construction and to provide clear zone for safety of the road users. There is no recorded wild life habitat in near vicinity of the project corridor. Trees located within the formation width need to be removed to prevent collision with the trees, in case of accident. Roadside trees with strong and rigid stems can pose safety hazards. Some trees obstruct clear sight distances. Others have a propensity to overturn when old and are potential safety hazards depending upon age and decay condition. All such trees that are safety hazards need to be cleared. Mitigation measures for impacts identified are presented below. Table 8.8. Impact on Flora and Fauna and Mitigation Measures CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Avenue plantation along corridor. loss of shade & loss of Small tres and endangered tree tree products species will be transplanted. 4 Vegetation Direct Increase in soil Clearing and grubbing will be Impact erosion, silting of minimized, and sprinkled with water water bodies, noise to reduce dust pollution. pollution. Dust Exposed surface like embankment Pollution slopes will be protected with stone pitching and turfing. Open land in and around plant will be vegetated. 5 Cattle No Impact No cattle grazing Nil Grazing found 8.6.1. Impacts on Forest Area – Mitigation Construction Phase  Blasting and mechanical drilling of rocks should not be adopted for cutting of rock masses. Instead of blasting, rock cutting shall be adopted to avoid the nuisances to the wildlife present in the forest areas of the project road.  Construction camp should not be set up near the forest areas. Only minimum required machinery shall be deployed on the site.  Lighting for construction site at forest locations should be avoided during night time.  Adequate awareness program should be provided to the construction workers on forest and environment. 8.6.2. Impacts on Wildlife – Mitigation No wildlife habitat/wildlife crossing seen along the project corridor. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.42 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 8.6.3. Tree Cutting – Mitigation The mitigation and enhancement measures taken along the project corridors includes,  Compensatory tree plantation at the ratio of 1:10  Transplantation of small trees (<30 cm girth size)  Plantation at Governemnt institutional premises 8.6.3.1. Avenue Plantation Avenue plantation shall be carried out as per IRC SP 21 – 2009 “Guidelines on Landscaping and Tree Plantation”. Trees shall be planted along the project corridors by TNRSP through Tamil Nadu Forest Department. Such plantations will be initiated once the construction is complete. The objective behind such plantation is to cover / re-vegetate the areas within the RoW that are presently barren. To maintain the present character of strip plantation, similar indigenous trees should be planted. Small trees (<30 cm) shall be transplanted wherever possible to minimize the impacts of loss of trees. List of indigenous tree species recommended in “Annex E (clause 11.11.1)” in IRC SP 21 -2009 for plantation for Tamil Nadu State is presented as Table 8.9. Table 8.9. List of Indigenous Trees Spices Suggested for Avenue Plantation Sl No. Botanical Name Common Name 1 Albizzia procera Safed Siris 2 Albizzia amara Cylone Siris 3 Amhertia nobilis Tree of Heaven / Pride of Burma 4 Bischofia javanica Paniala / Pankain 5 Colvelia recemosa Kilbili 6 Dalbergia latifolia Black shisham / Rosewood 7 Delonix regia Gulmohar 8 Mengifera indica Desi mango 9 Michelia champaka Swarnachampa 10 Peltophorum pherugenium Fellow Gulmohar 11 Polyalthia longifolia Ashok 12 Arecaceae Palm trees 13 Saraca asoca Sita Ashok 14 Santalum album White sandal 15 Tamrindus Indica Imli As per the Madras High Court order, 10 trees are to be planted for each tree to be cut. All plantation work shall take place at the onset of monsoon season. The plant should be provided with adequate protection from animals and proper monitoring should be carried out to ensure their growth and survival rate. Costing has been done as per forest schedule of rate, including the plantation and maintenance cost for 5 years. Summary of tree to be transplanted (less than 300 mm) is given in Table 8.10. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.43 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Drawing No. 8.7: Conceptual Plan for Avenue Plantation Table 8.10. Summary of Trees to be Transplanted Sl Name of the Corridor No. of Trees to be transplanted Grand No With Manpower Using Machinery Total (<100mm) (100-300mm) LHS RHS Total LHS RHS Total 1 Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section 454 257 711 116 107 223 934 of Road No. 2 (SH 86) 2 Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section 13 7 20 46 68 114 134 of Road No. 4 (SH 79) 3 Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section 158 109 267 128 146 274 541 of Road No. 4 (SH 79) 4 Mohanur to Namakkal Section of 72 45 117 83 92 175 292 Road No. 5 (SH 95) 8.6.3.2. Plantation at Enhancement Sites A number of Government Offices, schools, hospitals, and cultural properties exist along the project corridors. Tree such as Polyalthia longifolia (Mast tree) is proposed for planting sensitive receptor’s premises, so that impact of noise pollution due to traffic can be reduced. Landscape design has been worked out to enhance the aesthetic beauty of selected cultural property premises. Drawings for Plantation at enhancement sites are shown in Annexures 3.56 & 3.59 of EMP Report. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.44 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 12 no's 8mmØ 4 no's 25x 6mm Bars 1.85m Long MS Flat (in two halves) 12 no's 8mmØ Bars 1.85m Long 1850 25x6mmØ MS Flat 25x6mmØ MS Flat 3 No's Ring 600Ø 2300 3 No's Ring 600Ø PLAN 4 no's 25x 6mm MS Flat (in two halves) 150 300 100 100 ELEVATION Drawing No. 8.8: Conceptual Plan for Tree Guard 8.6.4. Impacts on Vegetation – Mitigation High embankment will be re-vegetated with local shrubs and grasses to prevent soil erosion form the bare earth, prior to the monsoon. 8.6.5. Cattle Grazing – Mitigation No cattle grazing are seen along the corridor. 8.7. Socio-Economic Environment – Mitigation Adverse socio-economic impacts include all disruptions on the social and economic interactions of communities due to the road project. This involves effect on both the adjacent communities (mostly direct) as well as the nearby communities (mostly indirect). The various impacts have been detailed as:  General impacts that apply to the entire corridor,  Specific impacts on likely properties and PAPs, within the Corridor of Impact (CoI) of the project corridor. 8.7.1. General Impacts – Mitigation General impacts to socio-economic environment due to project are summarized in Table 8.11. Table 8.11. General Impacts to Socio-Economic Environment Sl. Item Impact Impact (Reason) Mitigation/Enhancement No. 1 Fear of Direct, long Land and property owners are Public participation sessions uncertainties Impact subjected to sufferings were/will be conducted in CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Item Impact Impact (Reason) Mitigation/Enhancement No. regarding regarding uncertainties of the different stages of project. future extent of loss and the nature of compensation 2 Inducement of Direst Danger of unscrupulous Market Value Assessment land prices impact speculators moving in to Committee will decide the purchase land actual cost of land 3 Inducement of Direct Squatters may attempt to The dates of base-line socio- squatter influx impact occupy adjacent land in the economic survey have been hope of receiving considered as cut-off date for compensation identification of project Undue pressure on local affected people PAP. resources 4 Loss of Direct Natural (trees, bushes and Relocation of utilities will be utilities and Impact grasslands), and completed prior to start of amenities Physical structures (public or project work. private assets and utilities). These have been further discussed in details in RAP 5a Public Health High direct Psychological impacts on their Advance notice as per RAP and Safety adverse owners and others associated (4 months before impact with them. commencement of work) will be given to the owners of the Debris generated affected properties. Debris, so generated will be disposed to the satisfaction of Engineer. Refer Annexure 3.5 of the EMP Report 5b Labour Camps Direct Can have clashes with the local All contractors will be Impact population encouraged to recruit the Pressure on basic facilities like local people as labourer at medical services, power, water least for unskilled and semi- supply, etc. skilled jobs. Transmission of communicable Hygiene and basic facilities diseases including aids. will be ensured at labour Sanitary conditions in the camp to prevent the spread of labour camps disease. Refer Annexure 3.2 and 3.9 of the EMP Report 5c Allied Indirect Social and economic life of the Detailed traffic control plans activities Impact local population due to shall be prepared and quarrying and crushing submitted to the engineer for operations, traffic diversions, approval 5 days prior to etc. commencement of work on Traffic jams and congestion, any section of road. loss of access and other road accident risks Temporary land acquisition 5d Accidents and Direct School children The contractor will provide, Safety Impact Local commuters erect and maintain barricades, including signs marking flags lights and flagmen as required by the Engineer. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.46 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Item Impact Impact (Reason) Mitigation/Enhancement No. 6 Resettlement In direct Pressure on civil amenities, A comprehensive of People impact water sources, grazing lands, resettlement action plan has fuel wood, medical facilities been prepared to improve the etc. standard of living of the affected population 7 Land Use Indirect Succession of land uses and Project is widening of Changes impact higher return uses would existing of pavement, hence displace the lower return uses no major change in land use at major intersections and in pattern is envisaged along the settlement areas. project road. Urban fringe areas will be subjected to ribbon development. 8 Disturbance to Indirect Some Shops may be shifted, no The cleaning of such road side Impact income from highway users informal establishment will services hence loss of service to the be carried out as phase-wise local people resettlement Programme 9 Removal of Indirect loss of shelter disturbance to Impact will be avoided by encroachments impact family and community life implementation of phase- and squatters wise resettlement action programme. Notice will be served 4 months in advance. 10 Sensitive Indirect Loss of community facilities or Discussed in detail in community impact institutions following paragraphs. facilities 11 Host Indirect Displaced, resettled families special provision has been Community Impact will put pressure on the made in the comprehensive existing scarce infrastructure resettlement action plan for and amenities available with the host community the host community 8.7.1.1. Fear of Uncertainties Regarding Future The Project is only of strengthening of the existing road, and within the confines of the existing RoW, the fear of uncertainties is most likely limited to the people squatting and encroaching in the RoW. At places where the community utilities are to be affected a certain amount of anxiety will be among the people in that particular community. To remove such fear from the people, public participation sessions were/will be conducted in different stages of project, viz. pre-design, design, pre-construction and construction. In the pre-design stage, a comprehensive socio-economic survey was conducted to prepare base line status of the households squatting or encroached upon the RoW. During the survey each households were contacted/interviewed and they were explained about the purpose of the survey, need of the project and benefits associated with the project etc. The second stage of public participation was in the form of village meetings, focus group discussion, individual interviews, voluntary and academic institution consultation. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.47 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 The third stage of participation session will start before pre-construction. The EMU will verify and consult the individual Eps with the help of an NGO for distribution of ID card. At this stage the Eps will be explained about their entitlement and R&R framework. All people likely to be displaced will be informed in advance through NGO by a time bound programme about resettlement to remove fear of uncertainty. During the construction stage the consultation process will continue to avoid any inconvenience to the community at any point of time. 8.7.1.2. Inducement of Land Prices As the project becomes common knowledge, the land prices along the corridor will increase. For realignment and geometric improvement of highway, extra additional land may be required; Market Value Assessment Committee will decide the actual cost of such land. The actual cost of land may be different from induced land cost. The MVAC have time bound programme to calculate the actual cost of land. In calculating the actual land, cost individual project affected person (PAP) & NGOs will be involved. 8.7.1.3. Inducement of Squatter Influx Once the project becomes common knowledge, people may attempt to occupy the land along the corridor in anticipation of compensation. To avoid such, the dates of base-line socio-economic survey have been considered as cutoff date for identification of project-affected people, who are eligible for compensation. The cut off dates will be used to establish whether a person located in the right way qualifies as a PAP for the disbursement of compensation. All the PAPs recorded during socio- economic baseline survey are eligible for compensation after verification by EMU. 8.7.1.4. Loss of Utilities and Amenities The site clearance for construction of road may result in loss or relocation of certain utilities and amenities, viz. electricity, water and telephone line etc. People dependent upon these utilities and amenities may experience inconvenience and economic loss. However, such impacts are unavoidable, but every care will be taken in co-ordination with concerned departments, to restore the facility within shortest possible time to avoid any prolonged hardship or inconvenience to the community. Similarly, other utilities like water source, cattle trough etc. will be constructed or replaced at appropriate place with the consent of community prior to dismantling the existing one. 8.7.1.5. Public Health and Safety a) During the Pre-construction and Construction Phases dismantling of the structures for CoI clearance and road construction may result in health hazards. To minimize this potential negative impact the following recommendations should be adopted:  To avoid the psychological impacts due to the demolition of properties on the owners and other tenants. The advance notice as per RAP will be given to the owners of the affected properties. An advance notice will be served at least four months before construction commences. For squatters needing relocation, all R&R activities will be undertaken and entitlements will be completed before construction starts. CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Implementation will be as per the approval and direction of the engineer. b) During the construction period the potential negative community impacts arising from imported labour in the labour camps will be avoided as per following:- All contractors will be encouraged to recruit the local people as labours at least for unskilled and semi-skilled jobs. This would automatically reduce the magnitude of impact expected due to outside labour. Wherever the local labours are not available, the contractor should ensure the following provision for imported labour.  The additional stress on the facilities like medical services, power, water supply due to a labour camp in a local area will be avoided by the contractor providing these facilities for the labours as per the direction of the Engineer  In areas where wildlife resources are abundant, construction workers shall be instructed how to protect natural resources, fauna, flora and aquatic life. In such areas hunting and unauthorized fishing are prohibited.  In the labour comps, 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 will be properly designed built and operated so that no health hazard occurs. Garbage bins will be provided in the camp and regularly emptied. The collected garbage will be disposed-off in a hygienic and approved manner. c) Allied activities during construction period may cause local disruption: In the construction phase, there may be inconvenience to the local people as well as the highway passengers due to traffic jams and congestion, loss of access and other road accident risk as a result of construction. Detailed traffic control plans shall be prepared and submitted to the engineer for approval 5 days prior to commencement of work on any section of road. In the preparation of the traffic control plan special consideration shall be given to the safety of pedestrians and workers at night. d) Accidents and Safety To avoid the accidents during construction phase, contractor shall take all necessary measures to ensure traffic safety. The contractor will provide, erect and maintain barricades, including signs marking flags lights and flagmen as required by the Engineer. In the operation phase, traffic control measures such as speed breakers and sign boards (including speed limits) will be provided and strictly enforced in residential areas, near schools and water bodies like ponds and wells. 8.7.1.6. Resettlement of People People displaced from their home and livelihood on account of the proposed activity will be taken care in the project. A comprehensive resettlement action plan has been prepared to improve the CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Disturbance to Roadside Service Along the highway, near settlements, small shops serve the local people as well as highway users. Some of these shops are within the RoW. To avoid any impact on livelihood of people dependent on roadside business, the cleaning of such informal establishment will be carried out as phase-wise resettlement programme. Loss of livelihood of the displaced shop owners will be compensated as per assistance or entitlements in Entitlement Framework of Tamil Nadu. 8.7.1.9. Removal of Encroachments and Squatters The impact due to removal of encroachments and squatters will be avoided by implementation of phase-wise resettlement action programme. To avoid the severance of impact, advance notice will be given to the encroachers and squatters. The notice will be given four months prior to construction phase starts. Relocation of all such impacted persons will be as per R&R schedule. 8.7.1.10. Sensitive Community Facilities The impacts due to project on the sensitive community facilities such as health facilities, a number of recreational facilities and others like ponds and cultural community assets and educations institutions are avoided in the design phase of the project. These are discussed in detail in Section 8.7.2.1. 8.7.1.11. Host Community Families displaced due to the project will be resettled at suitable place. This may put pressure on the existing scarce infrastructure and amenities available with the host community. To avoid such pressure on already scarce resources, viz. water, grazing land, fuel woods, and medical facility etc. Special provision has been made in the comprehensive resettlement action plan for the host community. This will be applicable where the total number of resettled people exceeds 200 or 10 percent of the host community whichever is less (Refer: Resettlement Action Plan Report). CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.50 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 8.7.2. Specific Impacts – Mitigation 8.7.2.1. Sensitive Community Structures A number of sensitive community assets exist within the Project Influence Area. Table 8.12 presents the impacts and mitigation / enhancement proposed at each location. Table 8.12. List of Sensitive Community Structures and Mitigation / Enhancement Measures for them Sl. Chainage Name of Common Location Distance Dimensions Impact Mitigation/Enhancement No (Km.) Property (Left / from Right) ECL (m) Length Breadth Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) Cultural enhancement measures ie., Tree 1 57+800 Chruch RHS 60 No Direct Impact plantation and Sitting benches 2 58+100 Graveyard LHS 8 100 1 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure Compound Wall will be reconstructed in consultation with concerned authority. Tree 3 58+180 Eswaran Temple RHS 7 Direct Impact Plantation and landscaping are proposed as enhancement measures Compound Wall will be reconstructed in consultation with concerned authority. Tree 4 58+220 Muniyappan Shrine RHS 4 Direct Impact Plantation and landscaping are proposed as enhancement measures Athanur Amman 5 59+500 LHS 9 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure kovil Shirukalimathar New CW shall be Constructed in consultation 6 59+900 RHS 7 Direct Impact Temple with concerned authority Mahamuniyappan Assistance for relocation affected features shall 7 60+000 RHS 10 Direct Impact Kovil be given 8 60+200 Graveyard No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure 9 60+360 Mariamman Kovil RHS 11 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure 10 60+380 Bhagavathi Amman RHS 11 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Property (Left / from Right) ECL (m) Length Breadth Kovil 11 64+000 Graveyard LHS 10 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure Saptha Kaniyar 12 64+800 RHS 14 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure Temple 13 64+800 Mosque RHS 8.5 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure 14 64+800 Vinayaka Temple RHS 11 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure 15 66+460 Dharga LHS 12 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure 16 66+200 Mariyamman kovil LHS 12 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure 17 66+660 Ganapathy Shrine RHS 6 10 20 Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure New CW shall be Constructed in consultation 18 67+250 Mariyamman Kovil LHS 5 Direct Impact with concerned authority 19 67+300 Vinayaka Shrine LHS 9 10 10 Direct Impact Assistance for relocation shall be given 20 67+740 Ayyankar Shrine LHS 13 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure 21 67+800 Karuppanar RHS 14 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure Cultural enhancement measures ie., Tree 22 68+400 Temple LHS 12 No Direct Impact Plantation and landscaping are proposed as enhancement measures 23 69+200 Burial Ground RHS 12 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure 24 69+400 Mariamman Kovil RHS 15 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure 25 70+200 Ganapathy Shrine RHS 10 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure 26 71+800 Ganapathy Temple RHS 9 Direct Impact Assistance for relocation shall be given 27 73+050 Shrine RHS 14 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure Cultural enhancement measures ie., Tree 28 74+000 Muniyappa Temple RHS 13 No Direct Impact plantation and Sitting benches Cultural enhancement measures ie., Tree 29 76+400 Temple LHS 15 No Direct Impact Plantation and landscaping are proposed as CDM Smith India Pvt. 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Property (Left / from Right) ECL (m) Length Breadth enhancement measures 30 76+600 Shrine RHS 10 Direct Impact Assistance for relocation shall be given 31 76+550 Vinayaka Temple LHS 15 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure 32 76+900 Burial Ground RHS 11 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure 33 79+360 Muniyappan Temple LHS 12 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure Bhagavathi Amman 34 79+700 RHS 11 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure Kovil Cultural enhancement measures ie., Tree 35 80+000 Siva Temple LHS 12 No Direct Impact plantation and Sitting benches Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) Cultural enhancement measures ie., Tree 1 0+500 Naga Shrine RHS 7 Direct Impact Plantation, Landscaping, White wash for CW Sannasi Varadhan 2 0+500 RHS 16 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure Kovil 3 1+750 Veerabadra Kovil RHS 13 5 7 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure New Compound wall & Cultural enhancement Ganapati Shrine + 4 1+980 LHS 6.5 2.5 2.5 Direct Impact measures ie., Tree Plantation, Landscaping, Navagraha Benching & White wash for CW 5 2+000 Tree Shrine LHS 7.5 3 3 Direct Impact Assistance will be given for relocation 6 2+400 Tree Shrine LHS 8 4 3 Direct Impact Assistance will be given for relocation 7 4+000 Tree Shrine RHS 15 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure 8 4+400 Abandoned RHS 11.3 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure New Compound wall & Cultural enhancement 9 4+700 Ganapati Shrine LHS 7 1 1 Direct Impact measures ie., Tree Plantation, Landscaping, Benching & White wash for CW Sri Selva Ganapathi Cultural enhancement measures ie., Tree 10 5+400 Sri Mattu LHS 14 35 22 No Direct Impact Plantation, Landscaping, Benching & White Mariyamman Kovil wash for CW CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.53 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of Common Location Distance Dimensions Impact Mitigation/Enhancement No (Km.) Property (Left / from Right) ECL (m) Length Breadth 11 6+150 Grave yard LHS 13 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure Cultural enhancement measures ie., Tree 12 6+600 Ganapati Shrine LHS 9 No Direct Impact Plantation, Landscaping, Benching & White wash for CW New Compound wall & Cultural enhancement 13 7+100 Naga shrine LHS 5 Direct Impact measures ie., Tree Plantation, Landscaping, Benching & White wash for CW New Compound wall & Cultural enhancement 14 8+660 Temple RHS 6 Direct Impact measures ie., Tree Plantation, Landscaping, Benching & White wash for CW 15 8+650 Tree Shrine RHS 5 Direct Impact Assistance will be given for relocation New Compound wall & Cultural enhancement 16 9+360 Temple LHS 7 3 4.5 Direct Impact measures ie., Tree Plantation, Landscaping, Benching & White wash for CW 17 11+000 Shrine RHS 11 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure 18 11+700 Temple RHS 10.5 No Direct Impact Tree Plantation, Landscaping New Compound wall & Cultural enhancement 19 12+220 Mariamman Kovil LHS 6 5 3 Direct Impact measures ie., Tree Plantation, Landscaping, Benching & White wash for CW 20 12+300 Mariamman Kovil RHS 9 7 4 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure 21 13+300 Grave yard RHS 5 Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure Thooya Mangala 22 13+600 LHS 12 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure Matha Alayam Cultural enhancement measures ie., Tree 23 14+100 Mariyamman Kovil LHS 7.5 No Direct Impact Plantation, Landscaping, Benching & White wash for CW 24 14+300 Hanuman RHS 8.5 2 2 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure 25 16+455 Samadhi RHS 12 2 2 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.54 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of Common Location Distance Dimensions Impact Mitigation/Enhancement No (Km.) Property (Left / from Right) ECL (m) Length Breadth New Compound wall & Cultural enhancement 26 14+950 Bhagavathi Amman RHS 6.5 3 3 Direct Impact measures ie., Tree Plantation, Landscaping, Benching & White wash for CW Nettilingam trees with Iron Tree Fence are 27 15+200 ECI Church LHS 23 22 8 No Direct Impact provided. 28 15+700 Grave yard LHS 11 No Direct Impact Tree Plantation 29 18+150 Ganapathi Temple RHS 13 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure 30 18+300 Grave yard LHS 11 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure 31 20+600 Temple RHS 13 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure 32 23+000 Anjaneya Temple RHS 5 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure Alleri Muniyappan 33 24+800 LHS 8 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure Kovil Cultural enhancement measures ie., Tree 34 17+600 Shrine RHS 5.5 Direct Impact Plantation, Landscaping, Benching & White wash for CW New Compound wall & Cultural enhancement 35 28+020 Ganapathi Shrine LHS 5.5 4 5 Direct Impact measures ie., Tree Plantation, Landscaping, Benching & White wash for CW 36 28+500 Grave yard LHS 10 No Direct Impact New Compound wall & Cultural enhancement 37 28+800 Shrine RHS 7 7 6 Direct Impact measures ie., Tree Plantation, Landscaping, Benching & White wash for CW 38 29+200 Mariamman Kovil LHS 9 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure New Compound wall & Cultural enhancement 39 29+850 Ganapathi Shrine LHS 9 7 3 Direct Impact measures ie., Tree Plantation, Landscaping, Benching & White wash for CW Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) Cultural enhancement measures ie., Tree 1 53+950 Church at LHS 8 100 30 Direct Impact Plantation, Landscaping, Benching & White CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.55 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of Common Location Distance Dimensions Impact Mitigation/Enhancement No (Km.) Property (Left / from Right) ECL (m) Length Breadth wash for CW 2 54+550 Tree Shrine LHS 8 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure 3 54+755 Vinayaka shrine RHS 4.5 3 3 Direct Impact Tree Plantation, Landscaping, New Compound wall & Cultural enhancement Grave Yard with 4 55+300 LHS 7 80 40 Direct Impact measures ie., Tree Plantation, Landscaping, shrine Benching & White wash for CW New Compound wall & Cultural enhancement 5 55+500 Vinayaka Temple LHS 7 5 5 Direct Impact measures ie., Tree Plantation, Landscaping, Benching & White wash for CW 6 59+320 Tree Shrine LHS 8 2 2 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure 7 61+050 Shiva Temple LHS 10 6 4 No Direct Impact Tree Plantation, Landscaping New Compound wall & Cultural enhancement 8 61+300 Mariamman Kovil LHS 10 15 10 Direct Impact measures ie., Tree Plantation, Landscaping, Benching & White wash for CW 9 62+200 karuppanar Kovil LHS 9 2 2 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure Nettilingam trees with Iron Tree Fence are 10 63+100 Grave yard RHS 9 25 15 No Direct Impact provided. Nettilingam trees with Iron Tree Fence are 11 63+100 Grave yard LHS 10 30 15 No Direct Impact provided. Soudeswary amman 12 63+900 LHS 7 10 6 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure kovil 13 64+200 Vinayaka Temple RHS 10 6 6 No Direct Impact No Space to carry out enhancement measure New Compound wall & Cultural enhancement 14 67+500 Vinayaka shrine LHS 8 5 5 Direct Impact measures ie., Tree Plantation, Landscaping, Benching & White wash for CW St.Antoniya's 15 71+120 LHS 35 10 10 No Direct Impact Tree Plantation with Iron Tree Fence Church 16 71+180 St.Mary's church LHS 12 40 15 No Direct Impact Tree Plantation with Iron Tree Fence CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.56 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Sl. Chainage Name of Common Location Distance Dimensions Impact Mitigation/Enhancement No (Km.) Property (Left / from Right) ECL (m) Length Breadth Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) Kuruvukkara Swami 1 1+220 LHS 25 8 10 No Direct Impact Kovil 2 1+320 Shiva Temple LHS 10 8 11 No Direct Impact 3 1+550 Ganapathi Shrine LHS 14 1.5 4 No Direct Impact 4 1+610 Perumal Kovil LHS 15 5 10 No Direct Impact Karuppu Swami 5 2+900 LHS 15 10 10 No Direct Impact Kovil Tree Plantation, Providing Sitting Benches, 6 6+900 GanapathiKovil RHS 20 3 8 No Direct Impact Construction of Compound Wall are proposed as enhancement measures. Tree Plantation, Providing Sitting Benches, 7 7+350 MariammanKovil RHS 15 6 10 No Direct Impact Construction of Compound Wall are proposed as enhancement measures. Tree Plantation, Providing Sitting Benches, 8 8+420 GanapathiKovil LHS 12 4 6 No Direct Impact Construction of Compound Wall are proposed as enhancement measures. Aniyapuram 9 10+800 LHS 50 50 100 No Direct Impact Mariyamman kovil Tree Plantation, Benches, Construction of MadhuraiveeranKov 10 12+700 LHS 15 20 10 No Direct Impact Compound Wall are proposed as enhancement il measures 11 13+000 Graveyard RHS 15 10 10 No Direct Impact 12 13+050 Amman Kovil LHS 15 10 15 No Direct Impact 13 13+300 KaliammanKovil RHS 16 10 15 No Direct Impact CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.57 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Besides mitigation & enhancement, following measures will be taken for safety of the locals:  Local people will be informed about the schedule of construction activity, so that the local people remain prepared in advance.  The existing sign boards will not be removed but shifted to appropriate place during construction, so that people don’t find problem in identifying the tourist/religious place.  During construction proper demarcation and sign board, indicators and flag man will be deputed for safe traffic movement. 8.8. Bus Shelter, Bus Bays, Truck Lay Byes, Resting Place and Service Road As a part of road improvement, bus shelters will be constructed/repaired at all built-up locations. Proposal for bus shelter, bus bays are summarized in Section 2.8.5. All the existing bus shelters will be either reconstructed/relocated or repaired or rehabilitated. The list of existing bus bays and busstops are presented in Table 8.12. . CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.58 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Table 8.13. List of Existing Bus Shelters and Mitigation / Enhancement Measures for them Location Distance Dimensions Chainage Sl. No. (Left / from ECL Impact Mitigation/Enhancement (Km.) Length Breadth Right) (in mts) Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) 1 57+400 LHS 13 4 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 2 57+400 RHS 14 4 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 3 57+700 RHS 4 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 4 58+000 RHS 7 4 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 5 59+500 LHS 2 50 60 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 6 59+840 RHS 7 4 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 7 60+800 RHS 9 4 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 8 62+250 LHS 12 4 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 9 62+430 LHS 4 2 Not Affected 10 63+550 LHS 4 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 11 63+550 RHS 8 4 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 12 64+330 RHS 7 4 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 13 65+300 RHS 7 4 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 14 65+790 RHS 8 4 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 15 66+670 LHS 7 4 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 16 67+300 LHS 8 4 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 17 68+100 RHS 8 4 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 18 69+390 LHS 7 4 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 19 70+230 LHS 4 2 Not Affected 20 71+700 LHS 8 4 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 21 73+800 LHS 8 4 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 22 74+300 RHS 4 2 Not Affected 23 76+550 LHS 9 4 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 24 79+200 RHS 9 4 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 25 80+900 LHS 80 5 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) 1 0+300 LHS 6 4 3 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 2 2+620 LHS 6 4 3 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.59 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Location Distance Dimensions Chainage Sl. No. (Left / from ECL Impact Mitigation/Enhancement (Km.) Length Breadth Right) (in mts) 3 2+620 RHS 8 4 3 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 4 3+500 RHS 7 4 3 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 5 4+150 LHS 5 4.5 4 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 6 4+500 LHS 9 4 4 No Direct Impact 7 6+550 RHS 3 4 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 8 7+780 LHS 5 4 4 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 9 10+200 LHS 5 4 4 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 10 10+950 RHS 8 4 4 No Direct Impact 11 12+210 LHS 4.5 4 4 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 12 12+500 LHS 6 4 4 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 13 13+400 RHS 7 4 4 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 14 13+850 LHS 7.5 4 4 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 15 14+400 LHS 7 4 4 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 16 14+950 RHS 6 4 4 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 17 16+460 LHS 5.5 4 4 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 18 17+970 LHS 7 4 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 19 17+980 RHS 7 4 4 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 20 20+200 LHS 10.5 4 4 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 21 20+620 LHS 5.5 3 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 22 23+000 RHS 6 4 4 No Direct Impact 23 23+020 LHS 6 4 4 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 24 24+250 LHS 7.5 4 4 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) 1 51+930 RHS 7 4 2 Direct impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 2 53+700 RHS 4.5 3 3 Direct impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 3 55+300 RHS 8 15 20 Direct impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 4 57+620 LHS 7 2 1.5 Direct impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 5 58+385 RHS 7 4 1 Direct impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 6 60+300 RHS 4.5 2 1 Direct impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.60 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Location Distance Dimensions Chainage Sl. No. (Left / from ECL Impact Mitigation/Enhancement (Km.) Length Breadth Right) (in mts) 7 61+350 LHS 9 3 2 Direct impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 8 62+700 RHS 5 4 2 Direct impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 9 64+090 RHS 7 4 1 Direct impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 10 67+500 LHS 4.5 2 2 Direct impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 11 69+790 LHS 5 3 2 Direct impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 12 70+130 LHS 7 3 2 Direct impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 13 70+600 RHS 5 3 2 Direct impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) 1 1+370 LHS 6 5 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 2 2+900 LHS 4 4 1.5 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 3 5+150 RHS 5.5 3 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 4 6+395 RHS 5.5 2.5 2.5 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 5 6+405 LHS 6 3 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 6 6+900 RHS 5 1.5 0.3 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 7 8+030 LHS 4 3 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 8 9+970 RHS 8 3 2 No Direct Impact 9 11+500 RHS 7 3 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 10 11+600 LHS 6 3 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 11 12+170 RHS 7.5 5 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 12 12+260 LHS 5 5 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 13 12+700 LHS 4.5 3 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing 14 13+320 LHS 5 4 2 Direct Impact Reconstructed at suitable location as per drawing CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.61 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Besides the reconstruction/relocation of bus shelters and repair & rehabilitation of all existing bus shelters will be taken up, Table 8.14 lists out numbers and locations of new bus shelter/bus bays that are proposed to be constructed. Table 8.14. List of Proposed Bus Shelters Location Sl.No Description Remarks LHS RHS Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) 1 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 57+450 57+240 2 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 58+140 58+280 3 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 59+870 59+720 4 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 60+780 60+570 5 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 63+630 63+730 6 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 64+360 64+180 7 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 65+470 65+680 8 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 66+400 66+270 9 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 67+380 67+500 10 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 67+820 68+000 11 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 69+430 69+550 12 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 70+500 70+340 13 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 71+870 71+620 14 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 73+090 73+220 15 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 74+200 74+460 16 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 76+570 76+250 17 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 79+160 79+040 Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) 1 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 0+308 0+200 2 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 2+550 2+655 3 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 4+050 4+850 4 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 6+200 6+600 5 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 7+700 7+900 6 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 9+500 9+700 7 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 10+300 10+500 8 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 12+550 12+450 9 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 13+400 13+800 10 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 14+350 14+900 11 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 16+450 16+030 12 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 18+000 17+850 13 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 20+300 20+300 14 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 21+760 21+500 15 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 23+050 23+000 16 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 24+200 24+200 17 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 26+650 26+500 18 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 28+600 28+700 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.62 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Location Sl.No Description Remarks LHS RHS 19 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 29+350 29+050 Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4. (SH 79) 1 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 51+750 51+800 2 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 53+900 53+850 3 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 54+600 54+630 4 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 55+500 55+550 5 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 57+700 57+650 6 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 58+450 58+650 7 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 60+350 60+200 8 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 61+400 61+300 9 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 62+350 62+250 10 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 63+700 63+800 11 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 66+400 66+350 12 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 67+450 67+350 13 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 69+600 69+640 14 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 70+550 70+500 Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No.5 (SH 95) 1 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 1+210 1+340 Mohanur Rly Stn 2 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 1+900 1+900 Mohanur/Rasipalyam Maniyangalipatty 3 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 3+000 2+800 /Rasipalyam/Pottampalayam 4 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 5+070 5+050 Thoppur 5 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 6+250 6+350 Naikarampatti 6 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 8+170 8+170 Moongilpatti 7 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 9+220 9+120 SRG Eng College 8 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 10+130 10+030 Aniyapuram 9 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 11+640 11+640 Melechavari Nallayamgoundam 10 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 12+300 12+200 pudur/Ladduvadi 11 Bus Stop/Bus Bay 12+725 12+830 Ladduvadi CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.63 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Drawing No. 8.9A: Conceptual Plan for Bus shelter Drawing No. 8.9B: Conceptual Plan for Bus Laybye 8.9. Truck Lay bye, Resting Place and Service Road No truck lay bye, resting places and service roads are proposed as part of the subject project. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.64 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 8.10. Avoidance of Disruption and Safety Risks during the Construction Stage 8.10.1. Disruption to the Community 8.10.1.1. Loss of Access At all times, the Contractor will provide safe and convenient passage for vehicles, pedestrians and livestock to and from side roads and property accesses connecting the project road. Work that affects the use of side roads and existing accesses will not be undertaken without providing adequate provisions. The works will not interfere unnecessarily or improperly with the convenience of public or the access to, use and occupation of public or private roads, railways and any other access footpaths to or of properties whether public or private. 8.10.1.2. Traffic Jams, Congestion and Safety Detailed Traffic Control Plans will be prepared prior to commencement of works on any section of road. The traffic control plans will contain details of temporary diversions, details of arrangements for construction under traffic and details of traffic arrangement after cessation of work each day. Temporary diversion (including scheme of temporary and acquisition) will be constructed with the approval of the Engineer and the EMU. Special consideration will be given in the preparation of the traffic control plan to the safety of pedestrians and workers at night. The Contractor will ensure that the running surface is always properly maintained, particularly during the monsoon so that no disruption to the traffic flow occurs. The temporary traffic detours will be kept free of dust by frequent application of water, if necessary. The Contractor will take all necessary measures for the safety of traffic during construction and provide, erect and maintain such barricades, including signs, markings, flags, lights and flagmen as may be required by the Engineer for the information and protection of traffic approaching or passing through the section of the highway under improvement. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.65 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.66 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Drawing No. 8.10: Conceptual Plan for traffic Diversion CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.67 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 8.10.2. Safety of the Workers 8.10.2.1. Risk from Operations The Contractor is required to comply with all the precautions as required for the safety of the workmen as per the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention No. 62 as far as those are applicable to this contract. The contractor will supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, masks, etc., to the workers and staff. The contractor has to comply with all regulation regarding safe scaffolding, ladders, working platforms, gangway, stairwells, excavations, trenches and safe means of entry and egress. 8.10.2.2. Risk from Electrical Equipment Adequate precautions will be taken to prevent danger from electrical equipment. No material or any of the sites will be so stacked or placed as to cause danger or inconvenience to any person or the public. All necessary fencing and lights will be provided to protect the public. All machines to be used in the construction will conform to the relevant Indian Standards (IS) codes, will be free from patent defect, will be kept in good working order, will be regularly inspected and properly maintained as per IS provisions and to the satisfaction of the Engineer. 8.10.2.3. Risk at Hazardous Activity All workers employed on mixing asphaltic material, cement, lime mortars, concrete etc., will be provided with protective footwear and protective goggles. Workers, who are engaged in welding works would be provided with welder’s protective eye-shields. Stone-breakers will be provided with protective goggles and clothing and will be seated at sufficiently safe intervals. The use of any herbicide or other toxic chemical will be strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The Engineer will be given at least 6 working days’ notice of the proposed use of any herbicide or toxic chemical. A register of all herbicides and other toxic chemicals delivered to the site will be kept and maintained up to date by the Contractor. The register will include the trade name, physical properties and characteristics, chemical ingredients, health and safety hazard information, safe handling and storage procedures, and emergency and first aid procedures for the product. 8.10.2.4. Risk of Lead Pollution No man below the age of 18 years and no woman will be employed on the work of painting with products containing lead in any form. No paint containing lead or lead products will be used except in the form of paste or readymade paint. Face masks will be supplied for use by the workers when paint is applied in the form of spray or a surface having lead paint dry rubbed and scrapped. 8.10.2.5. Risk Caused by Force’ Majeure All reasonable precaution will be taken to prevent danger of the workers and the public from fire, flood, drowning, etc. All necessary steps will be taken for prompt first aid treatment of all injuries likely to be sustained during the course of work. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.68 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 8.10.2.6. Risk from Explosives Except as may be provided in the contract or ordered or authorised by the Engineer, the Contractor will not use explosives. Where the use of explosives is so provided or ordered or authorised, the Contractor will comply with the requirements of the following Sub-Clauses of this Clause besides the law of the land as applicable.  The Contractor will at all times take every possible precaution and will comply with appropriate laws and regulations relating to the importation, handling, transportation, storage and use of explosives and will, at all times when engaged in blasting operations, post sufficient warning flagmen, to the full satisfaction of the Engineer.  The Contractor will at all times make full liaison with and inform well in advance and obtain such permission as is required from all Government Authorities, public bodies and private parties whatsoever concerned or affected or likely to be concerned or affected by blasting operations. 8.10.2.7. Malarial Risk The Contractor will, at his own expense, conform to all anti-malarial instructions given to him by the Engineer, including filling up any borrow pits which may have been dug by him. Gravid, blood-laden mosquitoes cannot fly very far, so they generally bite within a kilometer or so of their breeding place. Thus borrow pits and any other water bodies created during the construction process will be situated 1 to 2 Km away from the human settlements. Pits dug up closer than these will be adequately drained to prevent water logging. Similarly, compensatory measures for filling up part of the water bodies situated adjacent to the project corridors will be directed towards deepening of the water bodies concerned. This way the capacity of the water body remains the same, while water surface available for breeding of mosquitoes is reduced. This will have an additional advantage of decreased evaporation losses, which will be important in water-scarce corridors. 8.10.2.8. First Aid At every workplace, a readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing material and appliances will be provided as per the Factory Rules. Workplaces, which are remote and far away from regular hospitals, will have indoor heath units with one bed for every 250 workers. Suitable transport will be provided to facilitate take injured or ill person(s) to the nearest applicable hospital. At every workplace, an ambulance room containing the prescribed equipment and nursing staff will be provided as prescribed. 8.10.2.9. Potable Water In every workplace at suitable and easily accessible places a sufficient supply of cold potable water (as per IS) will be provided and maintained. If the drinking water is obtained from an intermittent public water supply then, storage tanks will be provided. All water supply storage will be at a distance of not less than 15m from any latrine, drain or other source of pollution. Where water has to be drawn from an existing well, which is within such proximity of any latrine, drain or any other source of pollution, the well will be properly chlorinated before water is drawn from it for drinking water. All such wells will be entirely closed in and be provided with a trap door, which will be dust proof and CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.69 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 waterproof. A reliable pump will be fitted to each covered well. The trap door will be kept locked and opened only for cleaning or inspection, which will be done at least once a month. 8.10.2.10. Hygiene The Contractor during the progress of work will provide, erect and maintain necessary (temporary) living accommodation and ancillary facilities for labour to standards and scales approved by the resident engineer. There will be provided within the precincts of every workplace, latrines and urinals in an accessible place, and the accommodation, separately for each for these, as per standards set by the Building and other Construction Workers (regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996. Except in workplaces provided with water-flushed latrines connected with a water borne sewage system, all latrines will be provided with dry-earth system (receptacles) which will be cleaned at least four times daily and at least twice during working hours and kept in a strict sanitary condition. Receptacles will be tarred inside and outside at least once a year. If women are employed, separate latrines and urinals, screened from those for men and marked in the vernacular will be provided. There will be adequate supply of water, close to latrines and urinals. 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 properly designed, built and operated so that no health hazard occurs and no pollution to the air, ground or adjacent watercourses takes place. Compliance with the relevant legislation must be strictly adhered to. Garbage bins must be provided in the camp and regularly emptied and the garbage disposed-off in a hygienic manner. Construction camps are to be sited away from vulnerable people and adequate health care is to be provided for the work force. Unless the arrangement made by the local sanitary authority, arrangement for proper disposal of excreta by incineration at the workplace will be made by means of a suitable incinerator approved by the local medical health or municipal authorities. Alternatively, excreta may be disposed-off by putting a layer of night soils at the bottom of a permanent tank prepared for the purpose and covering it with 15 cm layer of waste or refuse and then covering it with a layer of earth for a fortnight (by then it will turn into manure). On completion of the works, the whole of such temporary structures will be cleared away, all rubbish burnt, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively sealed off and the whole of the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor’s expense, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 8.70 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Chapter 9. References  Salem& Namakkal District Statistical Hand Book for (2010-2011)  Salem & Namakkal District Official Websites  Ground Water Scenario of Salem & Namakkal District by Central Ground Water Board,  Field Reconnaissance Surveys  India Meteorological Department, Pune  Hydromet Division, India Meteorological Department, Salem & Namakkal Districts  Environmental Profile of Salem & Namakkal District from ITCOT  National Agriculture Development Project – District Agriculture Plan, 2008 – Salem & Namakkal District  Consultation with Range Forest Officers and District Forest Officer, Namakkal.  Toposheets and District Planning Map from Survey of India, Chennai CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. 9.1 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Annexures Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Draft EIA Report for Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II PPC03 Annexure 1.1. Google Map and Survey of India Toposheet Showing Project Influence Area (10km) of Phase I Roads under TNRSP II CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.1 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project ➤ N Legend Image Landsat 10 km Buffer Zone of the Project Road Cor 2: Tiruchengode to Paramathy Road (SH 86) Image Landsat 10 km Starts at km 54+800 Ends at km 80+100 Legend Corridor 2: Tiruchengode to Paramathy Road (SH 86) 0 5 10 km 10 km Buffer Zone of the Project Road ➤ N Legend 10 km Buffer Zone of the Project Road Image Landsat Cor 4: Malliyakarai to Tiruchengode Road (SH 79) Image Landsat 20 km Section I Starts at km 0+000 Section I Ends at km 30+600 Section II Starts at km 51+400 Legend Corridor 4: Malliayakarai to Tiruchengode Road (SH 79) 10 km Buffer Zone of the Project Road 0 5 10 km Section II Ends at km 71+280 ➤ N Legend 10 km Buffer Zone of the Project Road Image © 2014 CNES / Astrium Cor 5: Mohanur to Namakkal Road (SH 95) Image © 2014 DigitalGlobe Image © 2014 CNES / Astrium 10 kmImage © 2014 DigitalGlobe Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03 Annexure 2.1.Chainage wise Details of Typical Cross Section Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) Existing Chainage Length Design Chainage Length TCS Sl. No. From To (km) From To (Km) Type 1 54+800 55+600 0.80 54+800 55+597 0.80 C2-R-R 2 55+600 55+750 0.15 55+597 55+734 0.14 C2-R-N 3 55+750 59+400 3.65 55+734 59+390 3.66 C2-R-R 4 59+400 60+000 0.60 59+390 59+990 0.60 C2-V-R 5 60+000 61+000 1.00 59+990 60+988 1.00 C2-R-R 6 61+000 63+400 2.40 60+988 63+388 2.40 C2-R-O 7 63+400 65+100 1.70 63+388 65+088 1.70 C2-V-O 8 65+100 66+000 0.90 65+088 65+986 0.90 C2-U-O 9 66+000 66+500 0.50 65+986 66+486 0.50 C2-V-O 10 66+500 67+000 0.50 66+486 66+986 0.50 C2-R-O 11 67+000 69+900 2.90 66+986 69+883 2.90 C2-R-R 12 69+900 70+600 0.70 69+883 70+583 0.70 C2-V-R 13 70+600 71+000 0.40 70+583 70+983 0.40 C2-R-R 14 71+000 71+380 0.38 70+983 71+363 0.38 C2-R-O 15 71+380 71+530 0.15 71+363 71+515 0.15 C2-R-R 16 71+530 74+000 2.47 71+515 73+983 2.47 C2-R-O 17 74+000 75+000 1.00 73+983 74+983 1.00 C2-V-O 18 75+000 79+000 4.00 74+983 78+983 4.00 C2-R-O 19 79+000 79+200 0.20 78+983 79+183 0.20 C2-R-R 20 79+200 80+000 0.80 79+183 79+980 0.80 C2-V-R 21 80+000 80+600 0.60 79+980 80+580 0.60 C2-R-R 22 80+600 81+000 0.40 80+580 80+973 0.39 C2-U-R Existing Length 26.2 Design Length 26.17 Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4 (SH 79) Existing Chainage Existing Design Chainage Design TCS Length Length From To From To Type (km) (km) 0+000 0+320 0.320 0+000 0+320 0.320 C4 - U - P 0+320 0+400 0.080 0+320 0+400 0.080 C4 - U - N 0+400 0+500 0.100 0+400 0+500 0.100 C4 - R - N 0+500 2+670 2.170 0+500 2+670 2.170 C4 - R - P 2+670 3+130 0.460 2+670 3+130 0.460 C4 - R - N 3+130 4+350 1.220 3+130 4+350 1.220 C4 - R - P 4+350 4+900 0.550 4+350 4+900 0.550 C4 - V - P 4+900 6+200 1.300 4+900 6+200 1.300 C4 - R - P 6+200 6+600 0.400 6+200 6+600 0.400 C4 - U - P 6+600 8+260 1.660 6+600 8+260 1.660 C4 - R - P 8+260 8+650 0.390 8+260 8+650 0.390 C4 - R - N 8+650 11+713 3.063 8+650 11+700 3.050 C4 - R - P 11+713 12+013 0.300 11+700 12+000 0.300 C4 - U - P 12+013 12+613 0.600 12+000 12+600 0.600 C4 - U - O 12+613 13+507 0.894 12+600 13+500 0.900 C4 - V - O 13+507 15+020 1.513 13+500 15+000 1.500 C4 - U - O 15+020 15+204 0.184 15+000 15+200 0.200 C4 - U - P CDM Smith India Pvt. 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A.2 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03 Existing Chainage Existing Design Chainage Design TCS Length Length From To From To Type (km) (km) 15+204 17+600 2.396 15+200 17+600 2.400 C4 - R - P 17+600 19+000 1.400 17+600 19+000 1.400 C4 - V - P 19+000 20+000 1.000 19+000 20+000 1.000 C4 - R - P 20+000 20+500 0.500 20+000 20+500 0.500 C4 - R - O 20+500 20+600 0.100 20+500 20+600 0.100 C4 - V - O 20+600 20+800 0.200 20+600 20+800 0.200 C4 - V - N 20+800 21+100 0.300 20+800 21+100 0.300 C4 - V - O 21+100 22+013 0.913 21+100 22+000 0.900 C4 - U - O 22+013 22+543 0.530 22+000 22+530 0.530 C4 - R - O 22+543 23+900 1.357 22+530 23+880 1.350 C4 - F - O - RHS 23+900 24+530 0.630 23+880 24+500 0.620 C4 - V - O 24+530 24+926 0.396 24+500 24+910 0.410 C4 - F - O - LHS 24+926 29+616 4.690 24+910 29+600 4.690 C4 - V - O 29+616 29+914 0.298 29+600 29+920 0.320 C4 - V - N 29+914 30+620 0.706 29+920 30+635 0.715 C4 - V - O Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4 (SH 79) Existing Chainage Existing Design chainage Design Length Length TCS Type From To From To (km) (km) 51+300 54+440 3.140 51+300 54+300 3.000 C4 - R - P 54+440 55+550 1.110 54+300 55+500 1.200 C4 - U - P 55+550 59+956 4.406 55+500 59+900 4.400 C4 - R - P 59+956 60+358 0.402 59+900 60+300 0.400 C4 - R - N 60+358 61+520 1.162 60+300 61+450 1.150 C4 - R - P 61+520 62+080 0.560 61+450 62+000 0.550 C4 - R - N 62+080 64+972 2.892 62+000 64+892 2.890 C4 - V - P 64+972 71+280 6.308 64+892 71+190 6.298 C4 - R - P Existing length 19.980 Design length 19.890 Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No. 5 (SH 95) Existing Chainage Length Design Chainage TCS Sl No. Length (km) ROW From To (km) From To Type 1 15+650 16+250 0.6 0+000 0+584 0.584 Min 16 5U -P 2 0+584 2+100 1.516 0+584 2+100 1.516 Min 20 5U -P 3 2+100 2+445 0.345 2+100 2+450 0.35 23 5R -N 4 2+445 2+795 0.35 2+450 2+800 0.35 23 5R -P 5 2+795 3+105 0.31 2+800 3+100 0.3 16 5V-P 6 3+105 3+925 0.82 3+100 3+950 0.85 23 5R -O 7 3+925 4+285 0.36 3+950 4+310 0.36 16 5V -P 8 4+285 5+055 0.77 4+310 5+070 0.76 23 5R-P 9 5+055 5+385 0.33 5+070 5+400 0.33 16 5V-P 10 5+385 6+285 0.9 5+400 6+300 0.9 23 5R-P 11 6+285 6+520 0.235 6+300 6+530 0.23 16 5V-P 12 6+520 6+930 0.41 6+530 6+950 0.42 23 5R-N 13 6+930 7+810 0.88 6+950 7+830 0.88 23 5R-P 14 7+810 8+210 0.4 7+830 8+230 0.4 16 5V-P CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.3 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03 Existing Chainage Length Design Chainage TCS Sl No. Length (km) ROW From To (km) From To Type 15 8+210 9+840 1.63 8+230 9+870 1.64 23 5R-P 16 9+840 10+075 0.235 9+870 10+100 0.23 16 5V-P 17 10+075 10+700 0.625 10+100 10+730 0.63 23 R-P 18 10+700 11+000 0.3 10+730 11+030 0.3 19.5/23 R-P 19 11+000 12+465 1.465 11+030 12+500 1.47 23 R-P 20 12+465 12+815 0.35 12+500 12+850 0.35 16 V-P 21 12+815 13+165 0.35 12+850 13+200 0.35 23 5R-P 22 13+165 13+350 0.185 13+200 13+385 0.185 16 5V-P CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.4 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03 Annexure 2.2.Typical Cross Section Adopted for Phase I Roads under TNRSP II Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) Figure 5.1 C2‐U‐R (F): Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Urban Area (Full depth Reconstruction)  Figure 5.2 C2‐U‐O: Intermediate Divided Carriageway in with Paved Shoulder in Urban Area (Overlay)  CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.5 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03 Figure 5.3 C2‐V‐O : Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Village Area (Overlay)  Figure 5.4 C2‐V‐R (P) : Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Village Area (Partial Depth  Reconstruction)  CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.6 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03 Figure 5.5 C2‐V‐N: Two lane carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Village Area (New Construction)  Figure 5.6 C2‐R‐O: Two lane carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Rural Area (Overlay)  Figure 5.7 C2‐R‐R: Two lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Rural Area (Partial Reconstruction)  CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.7 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03 Figure 5.8 C2‐R‐N: Two lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Rural Area (New Construction)  CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.8 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03 Malliyakarai to Rasipuram and Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Sections of Road No. 4 (SH 79) Figure.5.1: C4–U ‐ O Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Urban Area (Overlay)  Figure.5.2: C4‐U – P Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Urban Area (Partial Reconstruction)    Figure.5.3: C4–U – N Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Urban Area (New Construction)  CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.9 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03   Figure.5.4: C4–V – O Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Village Area (Overlay)    Figure.5.7: C4–R – O Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Rural Area (Overlay)   Figure.5.8: C4–R – P Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Rural Area (Partial Reconstruction)    Figure.5.9: C4–R – N Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Rural Area (New Construction)  CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.10 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03   Figure.5.10: C4–F – O Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Forest section ‐ RHS (Over lay)    Figure.5.11: C4–F – O Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Forest Area – LHS (Overlay)   Figure 5.12: C4–U – P Intermediate carriageway in Vaiyappanmalai Location (Partial depth reconstruction)  CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.11 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03   Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No. 5 (SH 95) Fig  5.1  C5  –U‐P‐  Four  Lane  Divided  Carriageway  with  Paved  Shoulder/Available  Space  in  Urban  Area from Ch.0+600 To 2+100 with Varies ROW from 20m To 30m   Fig 5.2 C5 –U‐P‐ Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder/Available Space in Urban Area from  Ch. 0+000 To 0+600 with Varies ROW from 16m To 20m   CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.12 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03  Fig 5.3 C5 –V‐P‐ Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Village Area   Fig 5.4 C5 –R‐P‐ Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Rural Area   Fig 5.5 C5 – R‐N‐ Two Lane Carriageway with Paved Shoulder in Realignment Area   Fig 5.6 C5 –R‐P‐ Two Lane Carriageway Paved Shoulder in Forest Area  CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.13 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03  Fig 5.7 C5 –R‐O‐ Existing Two Lane ROB Approach  CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.14 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03   Annexure 2.3. Codes of Practice of Indian Road Congress (IRC) in terms of Environment Sl. No. IRC Code Description 1 IRC:34-2011 Recommendations for Road Construction in Areas Affected by Water Logging, Flooding and/or Salts Infestation (First Revision) 2 IRC:56-2011 Recommended Practices for Treatment of Embankment and Roadside Slopes for Erosion Control (First Revision) 3 IRC:90-2010 Guidelines of Selection, Operation and Maintenance of Bituminous Hot Mix Plant (First Revision) 4 IRC:103-1988 Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities 5 IRC:104-1988 Guidelines for Environmental Impact Assessment of Highway Projects 6 IRC:SP:21-2009 Guidelines on Landscaping and Tree Plantation 7 IRC: SP: 42 – 1994 Guidelines on Road Drainage 8 IRC: SP: 44 – 1996 Highway Safety Code 9 IRC: SP: 48 – 1998 Hill Road Manual 10 IRC: SP: 88 - 2010 Road Safety Audit Manual CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.15 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03   Annexure 4.1.List of Flora & Fauna found along the Project Region List of Flora with IUCN Status S Common Vernacular No Name(English) Name(Tamil) Botanical Name IUCN Status 1 Neem Vembu Azadirachta indica Not Assessed 2 Palm Panei Borassus flabellifer Not Assessed 3 Tamrind Puli Tamarindus indica Not Assessed 4 Dyers’s oleander Palamaram Wrightia tinctoria Not Assessed 5 White barked Acacia velvelam Acacia leucophloea Not Assessed 6 Babul Karuvelam Acacia nilotica Not Assessed 7 Bael tree Vilma Aegle marmelos Not Assessed 8 Banyan tree Alamaram Ficus benghalensis Not Assessed 9 Ber llanthei Zizyphus jujube Not Assessed Peltophorum 10 Copperpod Perunkonrai pterocarpum Not Assessed 11 Drumstick tree Murungai Moringa oleifera Not Assessed Thanga mohar, 12 Gulmohar Vadanaranyana Delonix regia Least Concern Millingtonia 13 Indian Cork tree Maramalli, hortensis Not Assessed 14 Jamun Naaval Pazham Syzygium cumini Not Assessed 15 Pongamia Pungai Pongamia pinnata Least Concern 16 Prosopis velikathan, vanini Prosopis juliflora Not Assessed 17 Custard apple Seetha pazham Annona squamosa Not Assessed 18 Curryleaf Kadi Patta Murraya koenigii Not Assessed 19 Coconut Thengai Cocos nucifera Not Assessed 20 Pomagranate maadulampazham Punica granatum Least Concern Kallimandarai,chembaka 21 Temple tree maram Plumeria rubra Not Assessed Tabernaemontana 22 Creape Jasmine Nandiar vattai divaricata Not Assessed Balsamodendron 23 Hill Mango Kiluvai caudatum Not Assessed 24 White Gulmohar Vadana Delonix elata Least Concern 25 Black Wattle Oonzi Acacia mearnsii Not Assessed CDM Smith India Pvt. 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A.16 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03 S Common Vernacular No Name(English) Name(Tamil) Botanical Name IUCN Status 26 wild almond tree Pee maram Sterculia foetida Not Assessed Holoptelea 27 Indian Elm Aya maram integrifolia Not Assessed 28 Bahunia chemmonadarei Bahunia sp Not Assessed Cherry maram, Ten Muntingia 29 Singapore Cherry pazham calabura Not Assessed 30 Three leaved caper Mavalikaya Crataeva religiosa Not Assessed 31 Indian Siris Vaakai Acacia lebbek Not Assessed 32 Badam Badam Terminalia catappa Not Assessed 33 Wood apple velamaram Limonia elaphantum Not Assessed 34 Indian licorice Kunnimaram Abrus precatorius Not Assessed Madras Thorn,Sweet 35 tamarind kodukkappuli Pithecellobium dulce Not Assessed Quadrangular-Chaste 36 Tree Nochi maram Vetex Negundo Not Assessed 37 Soundal Soundal Soundal Not Assessed Lannea 38 Thingam Udaya maram coromandelica Not Assessed 39 Hairy Sterculia Vakkana maram Sterculia villosa Not Assessed 40 Silpa maram Silpa maram Silpa maram Not Assessed 41 Teak Thekku Tectona grandis Not Assessed 42 Oleander Arali Nerium indicum Not Assessed 43 Peepal Arasu Maram Ficus religiosa Not Assessed 44 Indian Mulberry Nona maram Morinda citrifolia Not Assessed Headache tree, Spinous fire brand 45 teak Minnamaram Premana serratifolia Not Assessed 46 Mahuva Iluppei Maram Madhuca longifolia Not Assessed 47 Indian Laurel Fig Icchi Maram Ficus microcarpa Not Assessed Pterocarpus 48 Kino Tree Venkai marsupium Vulnerable 49 udippu maram udippu maram Eriolaena candollei Not Assessed 50 kaaramullu kaaramullu Solanum indicum Not Assessed 51 Bastard Cedar mala veppu Chukrasia velutina Not Assessed 52 poolam chedy poolam chedy poolam chedy Not Assessed CDM Smith India Pvt. 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A.17 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03 S Common Vernacular No Name(English) Name(Tamil) Botanical Name IUCN Status 53 American Sumac kona puliyanka Caesalpinia coriaria Not Assessed 54 Silk cottom Illavam panju Ceiba pentandra Not Assessed 55 Mango Mamaram Mangifera indica Data Deficient 56 Rain tree Mazhai-maram Samanea saman Not Assessed 57 Ashoka tree Asoka Saraca asoca Vulnerable 58 Goldenshower Konnai Cassia fistula Not Assessed 59 Karunkali Karunkali Karunkali Not Assessed 60 Guava Koyya Psidium guajava Not Assessed 61 Star gooseberry Aru Nelli Cicca acida Not Assessed Hispaniolan Rosy 62 Trumpet Tree Trumpet Tree Tabebuia berteroi Not Assessed 63 Ancole Fruit-Plant Alinji maram Alangium lamarckii Not Assessed 64 Kara maram Kara maram Kara maram Not Assessed 65 Kileri maram Kileri maram Kileri maram Not Assessed Eucalyptus 66 Eucalyptus Nilgiri tereticornis Not Assessed 67 Goose-Berry Nelli Phyllanthus emblica Not Assessed 68 Flame of the Forest Poovarasu,Porasu Butea monosperma Not Assessed 69 Indian Rosewood Eetti Maram Dalbergia latifolia Vulnerable Jacaranda 70 Jacaranda Jacaranda mimosaefolis Not Assessed 71 Thuluppa Tree Thuluppa Tree Thuluppa Tree Not Assessed 72 Jatropha Kattavanik Jatropha glandulifera Not Assessed 73 Kahuva Kahuva Kahuva Not Assessed 74 Lemon Lemon Citrus limon Not Assessed Vattakanni, 75 Macaranga Vattathamarei Macaranga peltata Not Assessed 76 Peranthalai maram Peranthalai maram Peranthalai maram Not Assessed 77 Tree of Heaven Perumaram Ailanthus excelsa Not Assessed 78 Areacnut Kamugu, Pakku Areca catechu Not Assessed 79 Kassod tree Ponnavarai maram Cassia siamea Not Assessed 80 Seema Karuvel Seema Karuvel Seema Karuvel Not Assessed Seema vadana 81 Seema vadana maram Seema vadana maram maram Not Assessed CDM Smith India Pvt. 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A.18 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03 S Common Vernacular No Name(English) Name(Tamil) Botanical Name IUCN Status 82 Vavini maram Vavini maram Vavini maram Not Assessed 83 Vedasalam maram Vedasalam maram Vedasalam maram Not Assessed 84 Jungle Tree Vanamaram Vanamaram Not Assessed List of Top 10 Tree Species S.N Common Vernacular No.of o Name(English) Name(Tamil) Botanical Name IUCN Status Trees 1 Tamrind Puli Tamarindus indica Not Assessed 2290 2 Neem Vembu Azadirachta indica Not Assessed 1429 3 Palm Panei Borassus flabellifer Not Assessed 757 4 Dyers’s oleander Palamaram Wrightia tinctoria Not Assessed 423 5 Pongamia Pungai Pongamia pinnata Least Concern 252 6 Coconut Thengai Cocos nucifera Not Assessed 221 7 Indian Mulberry Nona maram Morinda citrifolia Not Assessed 172 8 Gulmohar Vadanaranyana Delonix regia Least Concern 153 9 Black Wattle Oonzi Acacia mearnsii Not Assessed 141 10 Indian Elm Aya maram Holoptelea integrifolia Not Assessed 137 IUCN Categorization of Fauna Observed in the Forests along the Project Roads and Impact Areas Name of the Species IUCN Category I PHYLUM : ARTHROPODA A. CLASS : MYRIOPODA 1. Centipede scolopendra This taxon has not yet been assessed for the IUCN Red List. 2. Millipede spirostreptus This taxon has not yet been assessed for the IUCN Red List. B. CLASS : INSECTA 3. Periplanata americana (Cockroach) This taxon has not yet been assessed for the IUCN Red List. 4. Glossina domestricca (Fly) This taxon has not yet been assessed for the IUCN Red List. 5. Musca domestica (House Fly) Makki This taxon has not yet been assessed for the IUCN Red List. 6. Anabillus sp. (Mosquito) This taxon has not yet been assessed for the IUCN Red List. C. CLASS : ARACHINDA 1. Palamaeus swammerdami (Scorpion) This taxon has not yet been assessed for the CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.19 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03 Name of the Species IUCN Category IUCN Red List. VERTEBRATE III PHYLUM CHORDATA I. AMPHIBIA 1. Euphlyctis hexadactylus (Indian Green Frog) Least Concern 2. Rana tigrina (Indian bullfrog) Least Concern 3. Duttaphrynus melanostictus (Black-spectacled Least Concern Toad) 4. Cacopus sp. This taxon has not yet been assessed for the IUCN Red List II. REPTILIA 5. Sitana ponticeriana (Fan Throated Lizard) Least Concern 6. Chameleon sp. (Green Lizard) This taxon has not yet been assessed for the IUCN Red List 7. Calotes verticolour (Garden Lizard) This taxon has not yet been assessed for the IUCN Red List 8. Testudo elegans (Tortoise) Lower Risk/least concern Sub Class : SNAKES 9. Ophiophagus hannah (King Cobra) Vulnerable 10. Vipera aspis (Asp Viper) Least Concern 11. Dryophis sp. (Eye Plucker) This taxon has not yet been assessed for the IUCN Red List 12. Bangarus sp. (Krait) This taxon has not yet been assessed for the IUCN Red List 13. Echis carinata (Little Indian viper) This taxon has not yet been assessed for the IUCN Red List III. BIRDS 1. Eudynamys scolopaceus (Common Koel) Least Concern 2. Sarkidiornis melanotos (Comb Duck) Least Concern 3. Milvus migrans (Black Kite) Least Concern 4. Alcedo meninting (Blue-eared Kingfisher) Least Concern 5. Passer domesticus (House Sparrow) Least Concern 6. Corvus splendens (House Crow) Least Concern 7. Psittaciformes sp. (Parrot) Least Concern 8. Pavo cristatus (Indian Peafowl) Least Concern IV. MAMMALIA 1. Suncus murinus (House Shrew) Least Concern 2. Pteropus giganteus (Indian Flying Fox) Least Concern 3. Macaca radiata (Bonnet Macaque) Least Concern 4. Funambulus palmarum (Common Palm Squirrel) Least Concern 5 Sus scrofa (Wild Boar) Least Concern 6. Melursus ursinus (Sloth Bear) Vulnerable 7. Lepus nigricollis (Indian Hare) Least Concern 8. Canis aureus (Jackal) Least Concern CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.20 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Annexure 4.2. Chainage wise Details of Trees Proposed to be Cut for the Phase-I Roads under TNRSP II Tiruchengode to Paramathy Section of Road No. 2 (SH 86) Categorisation of Trees based on GBH  Chainage (km)  <10 cm  10 ‐  30 cm  30 ‐ 60 cm   60 ‐ 90 cm  90 ‐ 120 cm  120 ‐ 150 cm  150 ‐ 180 cm  180 ‐ 210 cm  >210 cm  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  54+800  55+000  1  0  2  4  23  1  1  2  1  3  0  1  0  0  0  0  0  0  55+000  56+000  15  32  25  19  17  10  7  3  13  5  14  3  6  0  0  1  4  5  56+000  57+000  24  10  6  11  6  0  5  1  30  0  7  0  1  2  0  0  0  0  57+000  58+000  11  17  1  8  19  15  7  2  1  1  1  2  0  1  2  0  4  7  58+000  59+000  29  7  10  8  13  22  21  9  34  3  5  10  2  1  0  0  0  0  59+000  60+000  8  1  3  0  2  4  3  0  3  0  3  0  2  0  1  1  2  2  60+000  61+000  26  2  11  1  2  0  3  0  2  1  0  4  1  1  1  1  0  0  61+000  62+000  2  8  0  2  0  4  1  2  4  2  0  4  0  2  0  1  0  2  62+000  63+000  0  0  3  0  4  0  6  0  5  1  2  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  63+000  64+000  4  0  1  0  0  0  0  0  2  0  2  0  0  0  0  0  0  2  64+000  65+000  3  2  0  4  6  1  0  0  2  1  1  1  0  0  0  0  0  4  65+000  66+000  0  11  0  11  0  12  0  2  0  0  0  0  0  1  0  0  0  3  66+000  67+000  8  1  0  1  0  0  0  0  0  1  0  2  0  4  0  0  2  1  67+000  68+000  26  13  2  3  0  2  1  0  5  1  6  0  7  2  4  4  6  5  68+000  69+000  46  20  8  5  17  4  20  5  23  5  5  3  1  2  1  0  1  1  69+000  70+000  20  5  2  5  5  6  6  10  18  12  20  14  10  7  3  1  2  1  70+000  71+000  27  19  1  5  6  3  4  2  15  1  0  1  0  0  2  0  3  6  71+000  72+000  16  20  5  4  1  7  2  5  15  16  3  3  0  2  0  0  0  1  72+000  73+000  29  1  5  0  1  3  1  1  3  4  4  2  2  0  1  0  2  1  73+000  74+000  45  25  8  3  8  1  4  1  4  2  0  2  1  0  0  0  1  1  74+000  75+000  19  14  4  0  6  0  3  3  4  1  2  3  5  0  3  0  1  3  75+000  76+000  67  27  2  2  2  6  1  1  4  1  3  3  3  7  4  4  10  12  76+000  77+000  13  18  4  4  1  3  0  2  0  2  3  0  2  0  1  0  8  9  77+000  78+000  5  1  2  0  1  2  1  0  1  1  2  2  8  1  2  1  11  13  CDM Smith India Pvt. 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A.21 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Categorisation of Trees based on GBH  Chainage (km)  <10 cm  10 ‐  30 cm  30 ‐ 60 cm   60 ‐ 90 cm  90 ‐ 120 cm  120 ‐ 150 cm  150 ‐ 180 cm  180 ‐ 210 cm  >210 cm  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  78+000  79+000  7  6  12  3  5  6  2  0  0  1  0  2  3  2  2  4  10  9  79+000  80+000  3  0  0  3  1  4  4  3  6  5  5  5  3  9  3  6  8  8  80+000  81+000  0  2  6  2  3  2  2  0  1  4  0  3  2  4  2  8  10  8  Sub Total  454  262  123  108  149  118  105  54  196  74  88  70  59  48  32  32  85  104  Grand Total  2161  Malliyakarai to Rasipuram Section of Road No. 4 (SH 79) Categorisation of Trees based on GBH  Chainage (km)  <10 cm  10 ‐  30 cm  30 ‐ 60 cm   60 ‐ 90 cm  90 ‐ 120 cm  120 ‐ 150 cm  150 ‐ 180 cm  180 ‐ 210 cm  >210 cm  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  0+000  1+000  0  1  1  3  4  13  4  10  10  2  2  1  5  0  3  1  14  16  1+000  2+000  0  0  0  0  3  0  1  1  1  2  0  1  1  1  0  0  6  9  2+000  3+000  0  0  0  0  4  0  5  1  13  1  11  0  5  0  12  0  11  3  3+000  4+000  0  0  1  0  14  0  1  1  6  6  11  7  11  7  6  5  3  7  4+000  5+000  0  0  4  0  3  2  2  5  2  2  0  2  0  0  1  1  7  6  5+000  6+000  3  0  1  0  2  0  2  1  4  1  0  1  0  3  0  4  6  15  6+000  7+000  0  0  0  0  7  0  2  2  3  5  4  2  2  3  2  2  19  23  7+000  8+000  0  0  1  3  0  4  0  2  2  0  1  0  0  0  0  0  1  4  8+000  9+000  2  0  0  1  13  0  13  0  23  0  11  0  4  0  1  1  1  0  9+000  10+000  0  1  0  19  0  3  1  0  2  0  1  2  2  0  7  4  4  7  10+000  11+000  0  2  0  1  19  25  7  3  3  0  1  0  0  3  3  3  10  20  11+000  12+000  0  0  1  0  6  0  4  1  0  0  1  0  3  1  1  0  30  15  12+000  13+000  0  0  1  1  1  0  0  1  3  3  4  6  5  4  3  4  30  11  13+000  14+000  0  0  0  0  0  0  2  1  1  3  4  7  7  7  6  9  38  37  14+000  15+000  0  0  0  0  1  3  0  0  3  5  5  2  5  7  7  7  21  22  15+000  16+000  0  0  2  0  4  1  1  2  1  7  7  12  6  10  6  11  12  20  CDM Smith India Pvt. 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A.22 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Categorisation of Trees based on GBH  Chainage (km)  <10 cm  10 ‐  30 cm  30 ‐ 60 cm   60 ‐ 90 cm  90 ‐ 120 cm  120 ‐ 150 cm  150 ‐ 180 cm  180 ‐ 210 cm  >210 cm  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  16+000  17+000  1  1  0  9  1  3  2  0  2  9  17  12  7  17  6  11  8  17  17+000  18+000  0  1  6  5  2  6  4  2  6  7  9  7  16  7  16  14  25  25  18+000  19+000  1  0  1  0  2  0  4  0  3  2  4  1  3  4  6  2  33  33  19+000  20+000  1  0  2  0  2  0  1  0  3  1  1  6  4  11  10  8  21  31  20+000  21+000  1  0  1  5  0  12  6  10  4  12  1  6  3  3  2  2  5  1  21+000  22+000  1  0  1  3  2  3  6  4  2  5  6  2  4  5  0  4  4  1  22+000  23+000  0  0  0  4  0  4  0  11  0  8  1  5  0  2  0  1  0  0  23+000  24+000  3  0  7  1  8  0  12  0  23  0  14  0  1  1  3  0  1  0  24+000  25+000  0  0  6  1  3  2  2  2  0  6  1  1  2  0  0  1  1  0  25+000  26+000  7  0  0  5  9  4  3  1  0  2  0  0  2  0  0  0  0  0  26+000  27+000  0  0  1  9  1  15  10  5  5  3  2  5  1  1  1  1  0  0  27+000  28+000  0  1  4  5  8  3  13  3  13  1  3  0  7  1  1  0  0  2  28+000  29+000  0  0  1  6  9  4  9  6  4  5  4  3  2  4  0  2  5  0  29+000  30+000  1  0  3  0  19  3  10  1  11  0  11  0  8  1  2  1  5  1  30+000  30+600  1  0  2  4  0  1  2  1  1  3  1  4  0  2  0  0  1  1  Sub Total  22  7  47  85  147  111  129  77  154  101  138  95  116  105  105  99  322  327  Grand Total  2187  Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Road No. 4 (SH 79) Catagories of Trees based on GBH  Existing Chainage in km  <10  10‐30  30‐60  60‐90  90‐120  120‐150  150‐180  180‐210  >210  Total  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  51+000  52+000  0  1  2  3  1  1  5  5  1  3  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  22  52+000  53+000  9  1  9  9  6  5  8  7  6  7  2  5  0  3  0  1  0  1  79  53+000  54+000  4  0  10  8  6  8  14  13  12  8  3  0  1  1  0  0  0  0  88  54+000  55+000  0  1  7  11  18  1  3  4  4  5  1  4  1  1  1  1  1  4  68  55+000  56+000  0  3  0  1  6  0  7  2  5  2  0  2  3  1  4  3  2  1  42  CDM Smith India Pvt. 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A.23 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Catagories of Trees based on GBH  Existing Chainage in km  <10  10‐30  30‐60  60‐90  90‐120  120‐150  150‐180  180‐210  >210  Total  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  56+000  57+000  0  11  13  6  8  7  9  4  5  16  1  0  0  1  0  1  2  0  84  57+000  58+000  22  1  15  12  10  36  8  7  40  2  31  2  7  0  0  0  1  1  195  58+000  59+000  5  0  4  7  15  0  0  1  3  0  2  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  37  59+000  60+000  1  15  5  13  7  5  3  3  1  2  1  3  1  0  0  0  2  0  62  60+000  61+000  7  10  6  6  5  1  1  2  0  8  3  2  1  3  1  1  0  3  60  61+000  62+000  12  3  8  11  11  3  4  2  44  6  20  2  4  1  3  0  1  0  135  62+000  63+000  20  1  15  2  9  2  6  1  12  9  6  4  1  1  1  0  1  1  92  63+000  64+000  8  0  2  0  3  1  1  0  0  2  1  1  0  1  1  0  5  2  28  64+000  65+000  5  2  3  5  5  1  9  2  4  5  2  2  1  0  1  0  3  1  51  65+000  66+000  22  17  10  4  2  0  4  0  6  6  3  0  1  1  0  1  1  1  79  66+000  67+000  3  8  5  10  1  6  8  1  11  5  1  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  59  67+000  68+000  13  12  6  11  20  18  11  8  13  12  3  6  2  2  0  2  0  0  139  68+000  69+000  7  12  4  9  22  13  13  9  13  5  12  4  3  1  0  0  1  0  128  69+000  70+000  12  16  6  18  10  11  12  11  21  12  6  3  2  2  1  0  0  0  143  70+000  71+000  7  0  1  3  1  2  14  9  24  22  3  0  3  1  0  0  0  1  91  71+000  72+000  1  0  0  1  1  1  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  4   Sub Total  158  114  131  150  167  122  140  91  225  137  101  40  31  20  13  10  20  16  1686  Trees Present along LHS  986  Trees Present along RHS  700  Grand Total  1686  CDM Smith India Pvt. 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A.24 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Road No. 5 (SH 95) Categorisation of Trees based on GBH  Chainage (km)  <10 cm  10 ‐  30 cm  30 ‐ 60 cm   60 ‐ 90 cm  90 ‐ 120 cm  120 ‐ 150 cm  150 ‐ 180 cm  180 ‐ 210 cm  >210 cm  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  LHS  RHS  Total  15+700  16+000  4  3  5  6  6  1  6  4  1  0  1  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  37  16+000  16+200  0  1  0  0  0  0  1  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  2  0+600  1+000  1  0  1  0  2  2  0  1  3  3  2  1  1  0  2  3  4  9  35  1+000  2+000  3  2  3  8  9  20  4  8  2  4  5  0  2  2  4  4  14  27  121  2+000  3+000  9  7  8  11  4  9  1  4  2  17  1  5  1  0  2  3  2  10  96  3+000  4+000  1  1  0  8  3  3  0  1  0  2  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  19  4+000  5+000  0  1  0  5  6  1  8  3  1  0  0  3  1  3  0  0  2  7  41  5+000  6+000  6  7  3  9  3  5  1  1  0  2  1  4  2  3  0  1  11  10  69  6+000  7+000  10  4  13  5  3  21  4  5  8  6  4  3  3  3  3  0  18  12  125  7+000  8+000  6  0  9  0  10  4  3  1  4  1  2  2  3  1  2  0  7  14  69  8+000  9+000  3  2  7  3  4  7  4  8  1  5  2  0  4  3  7  3  16  8  87  9+000  10+000  10  8  10  5  7  1  4  1  8  7  6  2  9  5  9  4  19  19  134  10+000  11+000  14  6  15  18  3  4  2  0  1  2  0  3  1  4  0  3  6  2  84  11+000  12+000  0  0  3  7  11  14  13  17  6  12  1  11  1  5  2  5  14  18  140  12+000  13+000  1  1  4  5  3  6  2  1  1  6  1  12  2  5  4  5  14  18  91  13+000  14+000  0  6  0  5  0  0  1  0  4  0  1  3  0  2  1  1  1  3  28  Sub Total  68  49  81  95  74  98  54  55  42  67  27  49  30  36  36  32  128  157     Trees Present along LHS  540  Trees Present along RHS  638  Grand Total  1178  CDM Smith India Pvt. 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A.29 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Draft EIA Report for Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II PPC03 Public Consultation Meeting for Corridor 4: Rasipuram to Tiruchengode Section of Malliyakarai- Rasipuram-Tiruchengode-Erode Road (SH 79) CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.30 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Draft EIA Report for Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II PPC03 Public Consultation Meeting for Corridor 5: Mohanur to Namakkal Section of Mohanur-Namakkal- Senthamangalam-Rassipuram Road (SH 95) CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.31 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Draft EIA Report for Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II PPC03 Annexure 5.3. Filled Registration Form of Public Consultation conducted for Phase I Roads under TNRSP II CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.32 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03 Annexure 6.1. Drawings of Realignment Locations Proposed for Corridor 2: Tiruchengode – Paramathy Road (SH 86) CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.33 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03 Annexure 6.2. Drawings of Realignments Locations Proposed for Corridor 4: Malliyakarai – Erode Road (SH 79) CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.34 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Draft EIA Report for Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Contract PPC03 Annexure 6.3. Drawings of Realignment Locations Proposed for Corridor 5: Mohanur – Rasipuram Road (SH 95) CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.35 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Annexure 7.1. Activity-Impact Identification Matrix Sl. No. Activity Environmen Potential Impact Degree of Nature of tal Attribute impact impact (Major/Medi (+ve/-ve, um/Minor) T/P) A. Project Preparation Phase A.1. Preparation Land Loss of productive land Major -ve, P of Detailed Impacts due to siting of project related facilities Major -ve, P Project Report Soil erosion Major -ve, P Destabilization of slope Medium -ve, P Soil contamination due to spillage of oil and lubricants Medium -ve, P Blocking of natural drainages and filling of water bodies leading to water logging Major -ve, P / flooding of adjacent low lying areas Water Contamination of water due to spillage of oil and lubricants and surface runoff Medium -ve, P with sediments from construction camps Contamination of water due to sewage from construction camps, labour camps, Medium -ve, P toll plazas, rest areas and truck lay byes Contamination of water due to foundation work for bridges. Medium -ve, T Alterations to natural drainage patterns Major -ve, P Reduced ground water recharge due to impervious pavement Major -ve, P Exploitation of ground water for construction. Major -ve, P Air Increase in air pollution Major -ve, P Noise Increase in noise levels Major -ve, P Biological Loss of trees Major -ve, P Impact on forests and natural habitats Major -ve, P Loss of land, structures and livelihoods Major -ve, P CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.36 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Sl. No. Activity Environmen Potential Impact Degree of Nature of tal Attribute impact impact (Major/Medi (+ve/-ve, um/Minor) T/P) Socio- Loss of cultural properties Major -ve, P economic Shifting of community utilities and CPRs Major -ve, T Loss of access due to cutting of hill slopes / embankment construction Major -ve, P Road accidents Major -ve, P Solid Waste Generation of debris Medium -ve, P management B. Pre-Construction Phase B.1. Land Land No impact - - Acquisition Water No impact - - Air No impact - - Noise No impact - - Biological No impact - - Socio- Loss of land, buildings and livelihood, loss of cultural properties and common Major -ve, P economic property resources (CPRs) Solid waste No impact - - management B.2. Relocation of Land No impact - - utilities Water No impact - - Air No impact - - Noise No impact - - Biological No impact - - Socio- Damages to utilities and inconvenience to public Medium -ve, T CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.37 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Sl. No. Activity Environmen Potential Impact Degree of Nature of tal Attribute impact impact (Major/Medi (+ve/-ve, um/Minor) T/P) economic Solid waste No impact - - management B.3 Identification Land Loss of topsoil, soil contamination due to spillage of fuel, lubricants and Medium -ve, T of site for hazardous chemicals construction Water Surface water pollution due to run off from the site containing oil and silt, and Medium -ve, T camp waste water from vehicle washing area and sewage from toilets. Air Air pollution due to fugitive dust and gaseous emissions from hot mix plant and Medium -ve, T diesel generator . Noise Noise pollution due to generator, machineries and movement of vehicles Medium -ve, T Biological Loss of trees, Impact on forests and wildlife habitats Medium -ve, T Socio- Inconvenience to local traffic in access roads to construction camp Medium -ve, T economic Solid waste No impact - - management B.4. Identification Land Loss of top soil and soil productivity due to soil compaction Medium -ve, T of site for Water Unsafe disposal of domestic sewage to nearest water body. Medium -ve, T labour camps Air No impact - - Noise No impact - - Biological Cutting of trees / collection of fire wood and non-timber forest produce (NTFP) Minor -ve, T from forest, hunting of wild animals, occurrence of forest fire. Socio- Impact on Public health and law and order Medium -ve, T economic CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.38 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Sl. No. Activity Environmen Potential Impact Degree of Nature of tal Attribute impact impact (Major/Medi (+ve/-ve, um/Minor) T/P) Solid waste No Impact - - management B.5. Identification Land Loss of productive land, destabilization of slopes due to modification of natural Major -ve, P of site for conditions quarrying Water Surface water pollution due to run off from the site Minor -ve, T and stone crushing Air Increased air pollution due to fugitive dust Medium -ve, T operations Noise Increase in noise levels Medium -ve, T Biological Loss of trees, Impact on forests and wildlife habitats Minor -ve, T Socio- Risk for local inhabitants and passengers through nearby roads, railways, Medium -ve, T economic ropeways and waterways. Inconvenience to local traffic in access roads to quarry and crusher Solid waste Impacts due to improper disposal of overburden from quarry site. Minor -ve, T management B.6. Identification Land Loss of productive land, loss of top soil, soil erosion, alterations in local Major -ve, P of borrow topography, flooding of land due to collapse of river bund / irrigation tank bund. sites Water Collapse of irrigation tank bund and loss of irrigation water. Minor -ve, T Air Increased air pollution due to fugitive dust Minor -ve, T Noise Increase in noise levels Minor -ve, T Biological Loss of trees, Impact on forests and wildlife habitats Minor -ve / T Socio- Inconvenience to local traffic in access roads to borrow area, Medium -ve / T economic Occurrence of water borne diseases due to accumulation of water in borrowed lands. CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.39 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Sl. No. Activity Environmen Potential Impact Degree of Nature of tal Attribute impact impact (Major/Medi (+ve/-ve, um/Minor) T/P) Solid waste No impact - - management B.7. Identification Land No impact - - of water Water Ground water depletion Major -ve, P sources Air No impact - - Noise No impact - - Biological No impact - - Socio- Reduction in water available for agriculture and domestic purposes Major -ve, P economic Solid Waste No impact - - Management B.8. Identification Land Loss of soil productivity, soil contamination, soil erosion Medium -ve, P of site for Water Surface water pollution due to run off from the debris and soil Minor -ve, T debris / excess soil Air Air pollution due to fugitive dust during dumping of debris and soil Medium -ve, T disposal Noise Noise pollution due to movement of vehicles and dumping of debris. Minor -ve, T Biological Loss of vegetative cover, impact on wildlife habitats Medium -ve, P Socio- Obstruction to movement of local inhabitants, affect the safety and aesthetical Minor -ve, P economic beauty of the locality. Solid waste No impact - - management C. Construction Phase C.1. Site Preparation Activities C.1.1. Setting up of Land Soil contamination due to spillage of fuel and lubricants, soil erosion due to Medium -ve, P CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.40 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Sl. No. Activity Environmen Potential Impact Degree of Nature of tal Attribute impact impact (Major/Medi (+ve/-ve, um/Minor) T/P) construction surface run off. camp Water Contamination of water due to spillage of oil and lubricants and surface runoff Medium -ve, T with sediments from construction camps. Contamination of water due to sewage from construction camps Air Air pollution due to fugitive dust and gaseous emissions from hot mix plant and Medium -ve, T diesel generator Noise Increase in noise level due to diesel generator, other machineries and vehicles Medium -ve, T Biological Loss of vegetation Medium -ve, P Socio- Occupational health and safety impacts for workers Medium -ve, P economic Solid Waste Unscientific disposal of debris / solid waste Medium -ve, P management C.1.2. Setting up of Land Loss of soil productivity Medium -ve, T labour camp Water Pollution of water bodies with sewage Medium -ve, T Air No impact - - Noise No impact - - Biological Loss of vegetation Minor -ve, T Deforestation Minor -ve, T Socio- Health impact due to fire accidents, Medium -ve, P economic Increase in communicable diseases Solid Waste Unhygienic environment due to unsafe disposal of waste generated. Minor -ve, T management CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.41 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Sl. No. Activity Environmen Potential Impact Degree of Nature of tal Attribute impact impact (Major/Medi (+ve/-ve, um/Minor) T/P) C.1.3. Setting up of Land Loss of top soil Major -ve, P Quarry and Water Surface water pollution due to run off with sediments from the site Medium -ve, T Crusher Air Air pollution due to fugitive dust and emissions from diesel generator Major -ve, T Noise Noise pollution due to Crusher Major -ve, T Biological Loss of vegetation Medium -ve, P Socio- Occupational health and safety impacts for workers, Risk for local inhabitants and Medium -ve, P economic passengers through nearby roads, railways, ropeways and waterways. Solid Waste No impact - - Management C.1.4. Setting up of Land Loss of topsoil, soil erosion Major -ve, P borrow area Water Pollution of water bodies due to surface run off. Medium -ve, T Air Air pollution due to fugitive dust. Medium -ve, T Noise No impact - - Biological Loss of trees Medium -ve, P Socio- Risk for local inhabitants due to trespassing Medium -ve, T economic Solid Waste No impact - - Management C.1.5. Preparation Land Loss of productive land, erosion of disposed soil Major -ve, P of debris Water Surface water pollution due to run off from the site Minor -ve, T disposal site Air No impact - - Noise No impact - - CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.42 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Sl. No. Activity Environmen Potential Impact Degree of Nature of tal Attribute impact impact (Major/Medi (+ve/-ve, um/Minor) T/P) Biological Loss of trees Minor -ve, P Socio- Risk for local inhabitants due to trespassing Minor -ve, T economic Solid waste No impact - - management C.1.6. Clearing, Land Destabilization of slopes, soil erosion. Medium -ve, T /P ? Grubbing and Water No impact - - Stripping Air Change in micro climate Minor -ve, T Noise Increase in noise levels Minor -ve, T Biological Loss of vegetative cover and impact on fauna Major -ve, P Socio- Loss of tree shade. Minor -ve, T economic Safety of pedestrians and passers by. Solid waste Unscientific / unsafe disposal of tree waste Minor -ve, T management C.1.7. Cutting of Land Loss of topsoil, water logging due to alterations in natural drainage patterns. Major -ve, P Earth Water Blocking of cross drainage and water logging, contaminating water bodies Major -ve, P Air Increased air pollution due to fugitive dust/ emissions. Medium -ve, T Noise Increase in noise levels Medium -ve, T Biological No impact - - Socio- No impact - - economic Solid waste Unscientific/ unsafe disposal of over burden Medium -ve, P CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.43 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Sl. No. Activity Environmen Potential Impact Degree of Nature of tal Attribute impact impact (Major/Medi (+ve/-ve, um/Minor) T/P) management C.1.8. Filling Land Loss of topsoil, alteration of natural drainage patterns. Major -ve, P Water Diversion of natural surface water flows, alterations/blocking of cross drainage Medium -ve, P and water logging. Air Increased air pollution due to fugitive dust / emissions. Medium -ve, T Noise Increase in noise levels Medium -ve, T Biological No impact - - Socio- Flooding of adjacent low lying land Medium -ve, P economic Solid waste No impact - - management C.1.9. Stripping Land Loss of topsoil, removal of vegetation. Major -ve, P Water Pollution of water bodies due to irresponsible handling of stripped earth. Medium -ve, P Air Increased air pollution Major -ve, T Noise Increase in noise levels Medium -ve, T Biological No impact - - Socio- No impact - - economic Solid waste No impact Medium -ve, T management C.1.10. Demolition Land No impact - - Water No impact - - CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.44 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Sl. No. Activity Environmen Potential Impact Degree of Nature of tal Attribute impact impact (Major/Medi (+ve/-ve, um/Minor) T/P) Air Increased air pollution due to fugitive dust Medium -ve, T Noise Increase in noise levels due to demolition activity Medium -ve, T Biological No impact - - Socio- No impact - - economic Solid waste Unscientific / unsafe disposal of debris Medium -ve, P management D.2. Construction Activities D.2.1. Operation of Land Complete elimination of productive capacity of soil, spillage of fuel, lubricants Medium -ve, T construction and hazardous chemicals. camp Water Surface water pollution due to run off and waste water / sewage disposal from the Medium -ve, T camps. Air Increase in air pollution due to operation of machineries. Medium -ve, T Noise Increase in noise level due to operation of machineries. - - Biological Loss of vegetation - - Socio- Occupational health and safety impacts for workers Major -ve, P economic Major -ve, P Solid waste Unscientific / unsafe disposal of debris / waste Major -ve, P management D.2.2. Functioning Land Contamination of soil due to waste water Medium -ve, T of labour Water Surface water pollution due to run off from the site Medium -ve, T camp Air Air pollution due to burning of dry waste/ fire wood. Minor -ve, T CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.45 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Sl. No. Activity Environmen Potential Impact Degree of Nature of tal Attribute impact impact (Major/Medi (+ve/-ve, um/Minor) T/P) Noise No impact. - - Biological Loss of trees, Impact on forests, spread of forest fire Minor -ve, T Socio- Increase in communicable diseases Medium -ve, T economic Increase in crime rate Indulgence in hunting and collection of forest produces. Collection of firewood if camp is near the forest Medium -ve, T Chances of forest fires Occurrence of accidents Medium -ve, T Solid waste Unhygienic environment due to unsafe disposal of solid waste generated. Minor -ve, T management D.2.3. Quarrying Land Loss of soil productivity, soil contamination Major -ve, P and operation Water Surface water pollution due to run off from the site Medium -ve, P of crushers Air Air pollution due to fugitive dust. Medium -ve, T Noise Noise pollution due to stone blasting Medium -ve, T Biological No impact - - Socio- Safety of labourers Medium -ve, P economic Solid waste No impact - - management D.2.4. Borrowing of Land Loss of fertile lands, loss of topsoil, soil contamination, removal of vegetation, Major -ve, P earth soil erosion, destabilization of slopes due to modification of natural conditions. Water Alterations in local drainage pattern, diversion of natural surface water flows, Medium -ve, P CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.46 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Sl. No. Activity Environmen Potential Impact Degree of Nature of tal Attribute impact impact (Major/Medi (+ve/-ve, um/Minor) T/P) blocking of cross drainage and water logging. Air Increased air pollution due to fugitive dust Medium -ve, T Noise Increase in noise levels Medium -ve, T Biological No impact - - Socio- Occupational health and safety impacts Medium -ve, P economic Major -ve, P Solid waste No impact - - management D.2.5. Extraction of Land No impact - - Surface water Water Over exploitation of surface water Major -ve, P Air No impact - - Noise No impact - - Biological Impact on fauna in lakes and rivers Major -ve, P Socio- Reduction in water available for agriculture and domestic purposes Major -ve, P economic Solid waste No impact - - D.2.6. Transportatio Land Spillage of fuel, lubricants and hazardous chemicals. Major -ve, P n of materials Damage of haul road due to over usage. Major -ve, P Water Contamination of water due to washing of vehicles, construction equipments and Major -ve, P machineries Air Increased air pollution due to fugitive dust Major -ve, T Noise Increase in noise levels Medium -ve, T CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.47 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Sl. No. Activity Environmen Potential Impact Degree of Nature of tal Attribute impact impact (Major/Medi (+ve/-ve, um/Minor) T/P) Biological No impact - - Socio- Inconvenience to local travelers. Medium -ve, T economic Increase in accidents Solid waste No impact - - management D.2.7. Scarifying of Land No impact - - existing Water No impact - - bituminous layer Air Increased air pollution due to fugitive dust Medium -ve, T Noise Increase in noise levels Medium -ve, T Biological No impact - - Socio- Health impact on workers due to air and noise pollution Medium -ve, P economic Solid waste Unscientific / unsafe disposal of debris / waste Medium -ve, P management D.2.8. Compacting Land No impact - - earth and Water No impact - - laying of sub- base course Air Increased air pollution Medium -ve, T Noise Increase in noise levels Medium -ve, T Biological No impact - - Socio- Disruption of Traffic Medium -ve, T economic Occurrence of accidents Major -ve, P CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.48 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Sl. No. Activity Environmen Potential Impact Degree of Nature of tal Attribute impact impact (Major/Medi (+ve/-ve, um/Minor) T/P) Solid waste Utilisation of fly ash Major +ve, P management Unscientific/ unsafe disposal of excess soil Major -ve, P D.2.9. Laying base Land No Impact - - course and Water No Impact - - surface course Air Increased air pollution due to fugitive dust generation Major -ve, T Noise Increase in noise levels Medium -ve, T Biological No impact - - Socio- Disruption of Traffic Major -ve, T economic Occurrence of accidents Major -ve, P Solid waste No impact - - management D.2.10. Construction Land Spillage of fuel, lubricants and hazardous chemicals Major -ve, P of bridges, Water Water pollution due to infusion of slurry into the water body during foundation Major -ve, P culverts construction. Impact on water quality due to remnants of construction materials. Air Increased air pollution Medium -ve, T Noise Increase in noise levels Medium -ve, T Biological Impact on aquatic biota due to disposal of construction material Major -ve, P Socio- Disruption of Traffic Medium -ve, T economic Occurrence of accidents Major -ve, P Solid waste Unscientific / unsafe disposal of debris Medium -ve, P CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.49 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Sl. No. Activity Environmen Potential Impact Degree of Nature of tal Attribute impact impact (Major/Medi (+ve/-ve, um/Minor) T/P) management D.2.11. Construction Land Spillage of fuel, lubricants and hazardous chemicals Medium -ve, P of flyovers, Water No impact - - grade separators, Air Increased air pollution Medium -ve, T ROBs. Noise Increase in noise levels Medium -ve, T Biological No impact - - Socio- Disruption of Traffic Medium -ve, T economic Occurrence of accidents Major -ve, P Solid waste Unscientific / unsafe disposal of debris Medium -ve, P management D.2.12. Construction Land Contamination of soil due to spillage of oil, lubricants and hazardous chemicals Major -ve, P of Water Contamination water due to spillage and careless handling of oil and lubricants Medium -ve, T underpasses (pedestrian/c Air Increased air pollution Medium -ve, T attle and wild Noise Increase in noise levels Medium -ve, T animal) Biological No impact - - Socio- Disruption of Traffic Medium -ve, T economic Occurrence of accidents Major -ve, P Solid waste Unscientific / unsafe disposal of debris Medium -ve, P management D.2.13. Construction Land Spillage of fuel, lubricants and hazardous chemicals Medium -ve, P of drains, Water No Impact - - CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.50 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Sl. No. Activity Environmen Potential Impact Degree of Nature of tal Attribute impact impact (Major/Medi (+ve/-ve, um/Minor) T/P) utilities, Air Increased air pollution Medium -ve, T RWH pits etc. Noise Increase in noise levels Medium -ve, T Biological No impact - - Socio- Occurrence of accidents Major -ve, P economic Solid waste Unscientific / unsafe disposal of debris Medium -ve, P management D.2.14. Debris Land No impact - - disposal Water No impact Air No impact - - Noise No impact - - Biological No impact - - Socio- No impact - - economic Solid waste No impact - - management D.2.15. Roadside Land Beautification, vegetation cover, protects soil erosion Medium +ve plantation Water Facilitates ground water recharge - - and landscaping Air Improvement in air quality - - Noise Reduces noise pollution to adjacent areas. - - Biological Increase in vegetation cover - - Socio- Improved aesthetics - - CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.51 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Sl. No. Activity Environmen Potential Impact Degree of Nature of tal Attribute impact impact (Major/Medi (+ve/-ve, um/Minor) T/P) economic Solid waste Unscientific / unsafe disposal of debris Medium -ve management E. Post Construction Phase E.1. Redevelopme Land Rejuvenation of land Major +ve nt of Water Increased water recharge Major +ve construction camp sites Air Improvement in air quality Medium +ve Noise No impact - - Biological Increased vegetation Medium +ve Socio- No impact - - economic Solid waste No impact - - management E.2. Redevelopme Land Rejuvenation of land Major +ve nt of quarry Water Increased water recharge Major +ve sites Air Improvement in air quality - - Noise No impact Biological Increased vegetation Medium +ve Socio- Involvement of local community and enhancement of their livelihood Medium +ve economic Solid waste No impact - - management E.3. Land Rejuvenation of land Major +ve CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.52 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Sl. No. Activity Environmen Potential Impact Degree of Nature of tal Attribute impact impact (Major/Medi (+ve/-ve, um/Minor) T/P) Redevelopme Water Increased water recharge Major +ve nt of borrow Air Improvement in air quality Medium +ve sites Noise No impact - - Biological Increased vegetation Medium +ve Socio- Involvement of local community and enhancement of their livelihood Medium +ve economic Solid waste No impact - - management E.4. Redevelopme Land Rejuvenation of land Major +ve nt of labour Water Increased water recharge Major +ve camp sites Air Improvement in air quality Medium +ve Noise No impact - - Biological Increased vegetation Medium +ve, P Socio- No impact - - economic Solid waste No impact - - management E.5. Operationaliz Land Improvement of road geometry and pavement condition Major +ve, P ation of the Water Water logging during monsoon will not take place. Major +ve, P project stretch Air Reduced dust generation from road. Increased vehicular emissions due to Medium -ve and increased traffic +ve, P Noise Increase in the ambient noise levels, especially during night time along the project Medium -ve, T CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.53 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project Project Preparation Consultancy Services for preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for various Draft EIA Report for road improvement works under Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II (TNRSP II): Contract PPC03 Phase – I Roads under TNRSP II Sl. No. Activity Environmen Potential Impact Degree of Nature of tal Attribute impact impact (Major/Medi (+ve/-ve, um/Minor) T/P) road. Biological Improved biodiversity and aesthetics Medium +ve, P Socio- Less chances of accidents. Major +ve, T economic Safety Major +ve, P Solid waste No impact - - management   CDM Smith India Pvt. Ltd. A.54 Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project