The objectives of the Second Road and Safety Improvement Project are an improved condition and quality of sections of the M-03 road and increased safety on roads in Ukraine.
... See More + Although this restructuring paper relates to RSIP2, this is proposed as a simultaneous and co-dependent restructuring of both RSIP2 and the Road Sector Development Project (RSDP). A separate restructuring paper has been prepared for RSDP. In the Bank’s portfolio for Ukraine, RSDP is another transport project, that has a focus on improving transport connectivity, maintenance operations and road safety on the national road network, and some components that are currently within RSIP2 are proposed to be shifted to RSDP. RSIP2 is disbursing well, but as a result of multiple contract terminations due to poor contractor performance, with subsequent delays in implementation and an increase in costs, there is insufficient time or budget to complete the RSIP2 works. However, there is sufficient time under RSDP to complete the works, and with some restructuring of the RSDP components, there is also sufficient financing available. The rationale for this restructuring is to enable achievement of the PDO for RSIP2 (and for RSDP) within the remaining time before Loan Closing Date, and re-balance and maximize loan financing across both projects.
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The development objective of the Integrated Nutrient Pollution Control Project for Romania is to continue to support the Government of Romania towards meeting the European Union (EU) nitrate directive requirements at national scale.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) protection of soil surfaces during construction; control and daily cleaning of construction sites; provision of adequate waste disposal services; (2) special attention to drainage, proper disposal of oil and other hazardous materials; rehabilitation of adequate sanitary facilities, including appropriate disposal of wastewater and sewerage; (3) dust control by water or other means to keep dust down if problem is evident; (4) restrict construction to certain hours; generators and air compressors will be located as far as possible from residential homes and stopped their operation during work breaks or when it is not needed; (5) specially designed systems for handling and disposal of hazardous wastes; fencing the site to prevent unauthorized access; the site will be marked and signaled with visible signs warning residents of all potential hazards; (6) adherence to operations and maintenance plan with routine water quality testing as defined in operating license for impacts on receiving waters; and (7) more intensive turning and aeration of manure to reduce odor and insect nuisance.
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The development objective of the Malawi Regional Interconnector Project for Mozambique is to interconnect Malawi and Mozambique’s transmission systems to engage in bilateral and regional power trade in the Southern Africa power pool.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) allowance for loss of profit for displaced businesses. A flat rate of 300 United States dollars (USD) shall be used, equivalent to the allowance for loss of profit for businesses; (2) special focus must be given to the livelihood improvement of vulnerable groups prior to the construction of the project. Vulnerable households will be consulted at the onset of the operation to evaluate their concerns and need; (3) compensation in kind (house reconstruction, equivalent in locally bought food for crop damage) because this type of compensation tends to protect the weakest in the community (females and children, vulnerable people) while cash compensation has been shown to be detrimental to them; and (4) dedicate some funds to general development objectives, with communities taking the lead in determining which project they wish to prioritize and implement as well as how the project must be implemented.
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The development objective of the Malawi Regional Interconnector Project for Mozambique is to interconnect Malawi and Mozambique’s transmission systems to engage in bilateral and regional power trade in the Southern Africa power pool.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) allowance for loss of profit for displaced businesses. A flat rate of 300 United States dollars (USD) shall be used, equivalent to the allowance for loss of profit for businesses; (2) special focus must be given to the livelihood improvement of vulnerable groups prior to the construction of the project. Vulnerable households will be consulted at the onset of the operation to evaluate their concerns and need; (3) compensation in kind (house reconstruction, equivalent in locally bought food for crop damage) because this type of compensation tends to protect the weakest in the community (females and children, vulnerable people) while cash compensation has been shown to be detrimental to them; and (4) dedicate some funds to general development objectives, with communities taking the lead in determining which project they wish to prioritize and implement as well as how the project must be implemented.
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The development objectives of the Assam Inland Water Transport Project for India are to: (a) improve passenger ferry infrastructure and services in Assam, and (b) improve the institutional capacity and framework.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) employment to at least one member per affected family in the project or arrange for a job in such other project as may be required after providing suitable training and skill development in the required field and at a rate not lower than the minimum wages; (2) subsistence allowance of rupees 3,000 per month for a period of one year to affected households who require to relocate due to the project; (3) transportation assistance of rupees 50,000 for affected households who require to relocate due to the project; (4) an alternative house for those who have to relocate, as per PMAY-G specifications in rural areas and a constructed house or flat of minimum 50 square meters in urban areas; (5) compensation at scheduled rates without depreciation for structure with 1-month notice to demolish affected structure; and (6) 3-month notice to harvest standing crops or market value of compensation for standing crops.
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The development objectives of the Assam Inland Water Transport Project for India are to: (a) improve passenger ferry infrastructure and services in Assam, and (b) improve the institutional capacity and framework.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) employment to at least one member per affected family in the project or arrange for a job in such other project as may be required after providing suitable training and skill development in the required field and at a rate not lower than the minimum wages; (2) subsistence allowance of rupees 3,000 per month for a period of one year to affected households who require to relocate due to the project; (3) transportation assistance of rupees 50,000 for affected households who require to relocate due to the project; (4) an alternative house for those who have to relocate, as per PMAY-G specifications in rural areas and a constructed house or flat of minimum 50 square meters in urban areas; (5) compensation at scheduled rates without depreciation for structure with 1-month notice to demolish affected structure; and (6) 3-month notice to harvest standing crops or market value of compensation for standing crops.
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The development objectives of the Assam Inland Water Transport Project for India are to: (a) improve passenger ferry infrastructure and services in Assam, and (b) improve the institutional capacity and framework.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) employment to at least one member per affected family in the project or arrange for a job in such other project as may be required after providing suitable training and skill development in the required field and at a rate not lower than the minimum wages; (2) subsistence allowance of rupees 3,000 per month for a period of one year to affected households who require to relocate due to the project; (3) transportation assistance of rupees 50,000 for affected households who require to relocate due to the project; (4) an alternative house for those who have to relocate, as per PMAY-G specifications in rural areas and a constructed house or flat of minimum 50 square meters in urban areas; (5) compensation at scheduled rates without depreciation for structure with 1-month notice to demolish affected structure; and (6) 3-month notice to harvest standing crops or market value of compensation for standing crops.
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The development objectives of the Assam Inland Water Transport Project for India are to: (a) improve passenger ferry infrastructure and services in Assam, and (b) improve the institutional capacity and framework.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) employment to at least one member per affected family in the project or arrange for a job in such other project as may be required after providing suitable training and skill development in the required field and at a rate not lower than the minimum wages; (2) subsistence allowance of rupees 3,000 per month for a period of one year to affected households who require to relocate due to the project; (3) transportation assistance of rupees 50,000 for affected households who require to relocate due to the project; (4) an alternative house for those who have to relocate, as per PMAY-G specifications in rural areas and a constructed house or flat of minimum 50 square meters in urban areas; (5) compensation at scheduled rates without depreciation for structure with 1-month notice to demolish affected structure; and (6) 3-month notice to harvest standing crops or market value of compensation for standing crops.
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The development objective of the Chuzhou-Nanjing Intercity Railway Project for China is to demonstrate a public-private partnership consistent with good international practices to implement an intercity railway project between Chuzhou and Nanjing Municipalities.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) impact to groundwater can be minimized by strengthening the management on shield construction process, monitoring and controlling well the construction settlement, and working out risk plans; (2) common noise control measures include mainly demolition, functional replacement, noise barrier, track damping, and air windows; (3) solid waste will be collected for local sanitation departments’ treatment and will not impact the environment; and (4) the design requires that the air outlets of high pavilions shall not directly face the residential buildings; furthermore, greening shall be provided for the surroundings based on the pavilion locations and ambient features.
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The development objective of the Dam Rehabilitation and Safety Improvement Project for Vietnam is to support the implementation of the government dam safety program by improving the safety of prioritized dams and reservoirs as well as to protect people and assets of the downstream communities.
... See More + Some of the negative measures and impacts include: (i) avoidance of construction activities at night; (ii) excess embankment materials to be disposed of in the designated landfill which is situated on a naturally depressed area; (iii) fuel and used oils to be contained in barrels and stored in designated area; (iv) temporary detours may be established to avoid weak bridges; (v) provide alternative source of water during construction; (vi) domestic and kitchen waste to be discharged into a soak pit; (vii) installation of warning signs and notices of off limits; (viii) install the sewer grates in the drainage ditch; (ix) unused chemical and petroleum should be wrapped carefully before transporting to the qualified store; (x) most of the activities that upgrading the dam, drain water should be carried in the dry season; and (xi) orientate workers how to prevent infectious diseases such as HIV and AIDS, other social evils such as gambling, whoredom, and theft.
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The development objective of the Third Poverty Reduction Fund Project for Lao People’s Democratic Republic is to improve access to basic services for the project's targeted poor communities.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) set standards appropriate for class of road, traffic, and terrain; (2) ensure a safe design including speed restriction and warning signs, to control livestock as necessary and where possible discuss possible designs with local people; (3) ensure culvert, bridge, and road are suitably designed to minimize effects on hydrology; (4) prohibit poaching and make contractor responsible for his workers; (5) collect and recycle lubricants. Avoid spills and have a ditch around the area with a setting pond, oil trap at the outlet; (6) restrict work to daylight hours and limit the size and frequency of any blasting near settlements (especially hospitals) near intensive livestock production and wildlife breeding areas; (7) the contractor uses safe traffic control as necessary and causes the minimum possible disruption to all traffic; and (8) ensure adequate provision for the operation management and maintenance of facilities.
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The objective of the Nairobi Metropolitan Services Improvement Project for Kenya is to strengthen governance and service delivery in the Nairobi Metropolitan area.
... See More + Negative impacts include: air quality, dust, noise pollution, water quality, dust, soil erosion, flora and fauna, and waste management. Mitigation measures include: develop soil erosion control measures which should include silt management structures; proper drainage system to be constructed within town; limit the circulation of heavy machinery to minimal areas to reduce soil compaction and vegetation clearance; locate access roads perpendicularly or diagonally to the slope rather than along steep slopes; obtain water abstraction permit and use metering methods to ensure water is abstracted to recommended limit; do not dispose any form of waste in water bodies; keep natural water channels free from obstruction; consult with community members when identifying water sources to avoid conflicts and abstract water according to conditions of acquired permits taking into consideration the quantified reserve for the water body in question; all trees uprooted to pave way for road expansion and access construction should be replanted with indigenous trees; operate equipment with air pollution control and environmental management systems; insulate noisy machines when working near residential area; maintain vehicles and machinery in good condition in order to minimize gas emissions and noise; contractor in collaboration with proponent should develop Corporate Social Responsibility Program (CSRP); and contractor should hold continuous site meetings with workers and community members.
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The development objective of the Sustainable Landscape and Ecotourism Project for Cambodia is to improve natural resources management and related value addition in selected landscapes.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts include: (i) dust generation and air pollution; (ii) noise and vibration; (iii) water pollution; (iv) drainage and sedimentation; (v) solid waste; (vi) chemical or hazardous wastes; (vii) disruption of vegetative cover and ecological resources; (viii) traffic management; and (ix) worker and public safety. Some of the mitigation measures include: (i) exposed soil and material stockpiles shall be protected against wind erosion; (ii) all vehicles must have appropriate certificate of conformity from inspection of quality, technical safety and environmental protection; (iii) at completion of construction works, water collection tanks and septic tanks shall be covered and effectively sealed off; (iv) areas of the site not disturbed by construction activities shall be maintained in their existing conditions; (v) waste storage containers shall be covered, tip-proof, weatherproof and scavenger proof; (vi) store chemicals in safe manner, such as roofing, fenced and appropriate labeling; (vii) the application of chemicals for vegetation clearing is not permitted; (viii) signpost shall be installed appropriately in both water-ways and roads where necessary; and (ix) install fences, barriers, dangerous warning or prohibition site around the construction area which showing potential danger to public people.
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The development objectives of the Agricultural Sector Diversification Project for Cambodia are to facilitate the development of a diversified and competitiveness agriculture sector in selected geographical areas in Cambodia, and to provide immediate and effective response in case of an eligible crisis or emergency. some of the negative impacts are include: (i) dust generation or air pollution; (ii) noise and vibration; (iii) water pollution; (iv) drainage and sedimentation; (v) solid waste; (vi) chemical or hazardous wastes; (vii) disruption of vegetative coverand ecological resources; (viii) traffic management; (ix) interruption of utility services; (x) restoration of affected areas; (xi) worker and public safety; (xii) communication with local communities; (xiii) chance find procedures; some of the mitigation measures are include : (i) material loads covered and secured during transportation to prevent the scattering ofsoil, sand, materials, or dust; (ii) vehicles must have to avoid exceeding noise emission from poorly maintained machines; (iii) wastewater over permissible values set by relevant national technical standards/regulationsmust be collected in a conservancy tank and removed from site by licensed waste collectors; (iv)contractor shall follow the detailed drainage design included in the construction plans,to ensure drainage system is always maintained cleared of mud and other obstructions; (v) waste storage containers shall be covered, tip-proof, weatherproof and scavenger proof; (vi) used oil and grease shall be removed from site and sold to an approved used oil recycling company; (vii) prohibit cutting of any tree unless explicitly authorized in the vegetation clearing plan; (viii) Significant increases in number of vehicle trips must be covered in a construction plan previously approved.
... See More + Routing, especially of heavy vehicles, needs to take into account sensitive sites such as schools, hospitals, and markets; (ix) any damages to existing utility systems of cable shall be reported to authorities and repaired as soon as possible; (x) trees shall be planted at exposed land and on slopes to prevent or reduce land collapse and keep stability of slopes; (xi) contractor shall provide safety measures as installation of fences, barriers warning signs, lighting system against traffic accidents as well as other risk to people and sensitive areas; (xii) disseminate project information to affected parties (for example local authority,enterprises and affected households, etc.) through community meetings before construction commencement; (xiii) relevant local or national authorities would be in charge of protecting andpreserving the site before deciding on subsequent appropriate procedures.
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The objectives of the Energy Supply Reliability and Financial Recovery Project are to increase electricity supply reliability in the western part of Georgia, improve financial viability of GSE, and help it access long-term commercial financing.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: wherever feasible, placing towers in forest land on high ground so that conductors can pass high over trees and not requirecutting. Limiting the construction footprint to the absolute minimum needed. This will include demarcating and marking all construction areas and roads, and training workers to remain within authorized demarcated areas. Keeping all construction vehicles and equipment on prepared roads and construction areas and prohibiting moving onto adjacent lands; The contractor will remove and store topsoil from construction sites where soil is deeper than a few centimeters and where steep slopes allow removal and will prevent erosion of topsoil from stockpiles; When construction is complete, the contractor will remove piles and depressions and will grade the area to a stable contour, using as much spoil as possible. The Supervision Consultant will monitor reinstatement and revegetation on a continuous basis and will report progress and issues in monthly reports to GSE; develop and implement a traffic management plan that includes operating and safety requirements for drivers, vehicles, and other project activities in urban, rural, and remote areas; and ensure only vehicles suitable and licensed for use on public roads are used on public roads.
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