The objectives of the Water and Sanitation in Tourist Areas Project are: (i) strengthening and consolidating the policy framework of the water and sanitation sector in the Dominican Republic; (ii) improving and expanding access to sanitation and wastewater treatment and disposal services in the Puerto Plata region; (iii) improving the financial and operational performance of CORAAPLATA, the regional water utility; and (iv) enhancing operational and commercial performance of other regional utilities and preparing them to participate in the second phase of the Program (APL II).
... See More + This restructuring requires a change in the Project Development Objective (PDO’s) fourth objective as enhancing operational and commercial performance of other regional utilities. The last Intermediate Outcome Indicator (vii) of the Results Framework has also been revised to remove all references to the Adaptable Program Loan (APL) instrument.
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The objectives of the Water and Sanitation in Tourist Areas Project are: (i) strengthening and consolidating the policy framework of the water and sanitation sector in the Dominican Republic; (ii) improving and expanding access to sanitation and wastewater treatment and disposal services in the Puerto Plata region; (iii) improving the financial and operational performance of CORAAPLATA, the regional water utility; and (iv) enhancing operational and commercial performance of other regional utilities and preparing them to participate in the second phase of the Program (APL II).
... See More + This restructuring requires a change in the Project Development Objective (PDO’s) fourth objective as enhancing operational and commercial performance of other regional utilities. The last Intermediate Outcome Indicator (vii) of the Results Framework has also been revised to remove all references to the Adaptable Program Loan (APL) instrument.
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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 Hezhou Urban Water Infrastructure and Environment Improvement Project for China is to improve flood risk management, reduce water pollution and strengthen water resources planning in Hezhou.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts are includes : (i) operation noise of excavator, bulldozer, loader, vibrator and dump truck during construction will have certain impact on sensitive receptors within 30 m around the construction site; (ii) construction solid waste generated from demolition of buildings acquired and waste soil/stone from construction of new buildings/structures will have environmental impact, if not well managed; (iii) without good management, construction material such as asphalt, fuel, chemicals and domestic sewage of construction workers may enter surface water and cause water environment pollution; (iv) there are no protected ancient buildings or relics within construction area, but uncontrolled construction activities may lead to damage to ancient buildings and the relics and pollution, and the damage may be irremediable; (v) occupation of school access road will cause access difficulties of students, school staff and parents and may affect access safety of the students and disturb normal school activities; (vi) interruption of existing underground pipelines due to poor construction management; (vii) Dust from earth exaction, onsite storage and backfilling, moving of construction workers and vehicles, and leakage and spill of transportation vehicles will have impact on sensitive receptors within 50 m of the construction site; (viii) dredging will have temporary disturbance to water body, cause increase of suspended solids, and possibly have odor emission; (ix) traffic interruption and travel inconvenience during construction; (x) Poor management of construction wastes and debris, waste soil generated in the demolition of acquired buildings and construction of new buildings will cause impacts on the environment. Some of the mitigation measures are includes : (i) reusable surface soil in disturbed area should be removed and stored in designated area before construction; (ii) dredging should be scheduled in dry season as possible and construction period should be shorted to minimize disturbance to water body; (iii) vegetation should be restored as early as possible to minimize impact on local environment; (iv) temporary Construction Path Surface soil should be removed and be stored in temporary storage site in He River main course rehabilitation zone, and temporary drainage and sedimentation structures should be built along both sides of the road; (v) The disposal site should be restored in late construction stage through surface soil backfill and vegetation replanting; (vi) temporary access path should be built when construction site is near public facilities like bus stop; (vii) flood interception ditches should be excavated around the temporary sludge storage tanks on the dewatering site and connected to the wastewater sedimentation tanks; (viii) quick lime and deodorants should be provided for sterilization and deodorization of the dewatering site and labor protection devices such as masks should be provided to the construction workers.
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The development objective of the Second Phase of Pacific Resilience Project is to strengthen early warning systems, climate resilient investments in shoreline protection, and financial protection against natural hazards in Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI).
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (i) removal and export of all solid and hazardous waste to permitted landfills; (ii) constrain working hours and provide adequate warning of works to affected people.; (iii) provide barriers to exclude the public from work sites; (iv) trained explosives experts will survey sites likely to contain UXO and clear any UXO for offsite disposal or destruction; (v) develop and implement strategies for minimizing sedimentation, including containment and diversion before works begin; and (vi) avoid graves and physical cultural resources in design where possible, otherwise prepare a Physical Cultural Resources (PCR) Management Plan that is informed by the affected communities in the safe, dignified and culturally appropriate methods of relocation and reinternment.
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The development objective of the Emergency Health and Nutrition Project for Yemen is to prevent and/or mitigate the negative effects of medical waste on human health and the environment.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures are include : (i) to prevent the spread of infection and reduce the exposure of health workers, patients and the public to the risks from medical waste; (ii) storage and handling errors can cost thousands of dollars in wasted vaccine and revaccination, and create medical waste; (iii) every facility should have detailed written protocols for routine and emergency vaccine storage and handling and they should be updated annually; (iv) health care providers and personnel may be exposed to general infections, blood-borne pathogens, and other potential infectious materials (OPIM) during care and treatment, as well as during collection, handling, treatment, and disposal of health care waste; (v) use safer needle devices and needleless devices to decrease needle stick or other sharps exposures; (vi) waste should be collected daily at the same time (or as frequently as required) and transported to the designated central storage/treatment site; (vii) establish procedures and mechanisms to provide for separate collection of urine, feces, blood, vomits, and other wastes from patients treated with genotoxic drugs. Such wastes are hazardous and should be treated accordingly; (viii) bulk liquids to be transported off-site shall, in addition to the above requirements, be placed in rigid containers; (ix) reuse of equipment following sterilization and disinfection (e.g. sharps containers).
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The development objective of the West Africa Regional Fisheries Program in Liberia is to complete key construction works at Mesurado Pier and Robertsport landing site.
... See More + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures included : (i) during the construction of the jetties and fish landing sites, there will be hindrances and nuisances and temporary disruptions and short term impacts resulting from the activities on the sites; (ii) management of the infrastructures and services; storage and handling of products, petroleum or others, repair and maintenance of small boats and artisanal canoes; sewage disposal; disposal of the solid wastes; public access; fisheries management; (iii) construction works have the potential to cause hindrances and nuisances and temporary disruptions of local activities on the sites, as well as on the water body within the port basin; (iv) ensure that erosion mitigation measures are in place before site clearance work begins; (v) storage facilities should have impervious surface, bund and secondary containment system to prevent ground water resources; (vi) utilize and properly maintain silencers or mufflers that reduce vibration on construction equipment; (vii) dust suppression by regularly spraying water on dusty roads, especially roads passing through community areas that are used by project vehicles and equipment; (viii) ensure workers dealing with hazardous substances are adequately informed about the risks, trained in handling those materials, and trained in first aid measures to be taken in the case of an accident; (ix) minimize waste water production by recycling water where possible; (x) off-cuts and wastes should be recovered and taken to the by-product facility in time to prevent product deterioration; (xi) use of integrated smoking units with incineration and heat recovery; (xii) clean the kiln exhaust using filters, incinerators, and / or wet scrubbers;
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The development objectives of Northern Tunis Wastewater Project for Tunisia were: to (a) provide an environmentally safe disposal system for the treated wastewater which will not be reused in agriculture in the North of Tunis, and (b) increase the quantity and quality of treated wastewater made available to farmers to encourage its reuse in agriculture in the Borj Touil area.
... See More + The additional financing (AF) of eighteen million US dollars, would help finance the cost overrun associated with the construction of a six kilometer long submarine outfall, a critical component of the transfer system to provide an environmentally safe disposal system for the treated wastewater in the North of Tunis. This restructuring of the project will to: (i) simplify the Project Development Objectives (PDO) and update the Results Framework; (ii) revise the project description of activities; (iii) update financial covenants; (iv) reallocate the proceeds of the Loan; and (v) extend the closing date of the original Loan by thirty months, to December 31, 2019.
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