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Ministry of Works BELIZE

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIALMANAGEMENT REPORT

Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Project for Belize City

INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Developed by: Ing. MSc. Marco A. Zambrano

Environmental and Social SpecialistIDB Consultant

In coordination with:Ministry of Works (MoW)

Department of Environment (DoE)

June 2011

Environmental and Social Management ReportFlood Mitigation Infrastructure Project for Belize City

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ContentsAbbreviations.......................................................................................................................................... 4Executive Summary................................................................................................................................ 51. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................ 7

1.1 Purpose....................................................................................................................................... 71.2 Scope.......................................................................................................................................... 7

2. THE PROJECT.................................................................................................................................. 82.1 Objective...................................................................................................................................... 82.2 Components................................................................................................................................ 82.3 Subprojects.................................................................................................................................. 9

3. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SETTING..................................................................................124. ANALYSIS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS POLICES.......................16

4.1 Environmental and Safeguards Compliance Policy (OP-703)....................................................164.2 Natural and Unexpected Disaster Policy (OP-704)....................................................................184.3 Disclosure of Information Policy (OP-102).................................................................................18

5. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL PROJECT ANALYSIS..............................................................195.1 General analysis of the Project..................................................................................................195.2 Preliminary analysis of the subprojects proposed......................................................................21

6. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN.............................................................306.1 Environmental and social negative impacts and measures.......................................................306.2 Environmental and Social “Good Practices” for Contractors......................................................516.3 Environmental and Social Budget..............................................................................................54

7. ANALYSIS OF THE INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY AND STRENGHTENING PLAN......................567.2 Environmental and Social Strengthening Plan...........................................................................56

8. PUBLIC CONSULTATION..............................................................................................................589. COMPLIANCE OF THE LOCAL REGULATION.............................................................................5910. REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE IN THE LEGAL AGREEMENT....................................................60ANNEX................................................................................................................................................... 63

Annex Nº 1: Workshop developed in Belize City to present the ESMR............................................64Annex Nº 2: Maps of the Subprojects...............................................................................................65Annex Nº 3: Environmental Categorization Form of each Subprojects............................................70

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AbbreviationsAbbreviation Significance

BCCBSIF

Belize City CouncilBelize Social Investment Fund

CBD Convention on Biological DiversityCBO Community Based OrganizationCCD Convention on Combat DesertificationCDB Caribbean Development BankCHM Clearing House Mechanism CSO Central Statistic OfficeDoE Department of EnvironmentEIA Environmental Impact Assessment ECP Environmental Compliance PlanESMPEPLESMRECFEMREFRFCCC

Environmental and Social Management PlanExclusion Project ListEnvironmental and Social Management ReportEnvironmental Categorization FormEnvironmental Monitoring ReportEnvironmental Final ReportFramework Convention on Climate Change

FCD Friend of Conservation and DevelopmentGEF Global Environment FacilityIDB Inter-American Development BankILAC Latin America and Caribbean Initiative for Sustainable Development INRM Integrated Natural Resources ManagementIUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural ResourcesLIC Land Information CenterMAF Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries MOW Ministry of WorksMNRE Ministry of Natural Resources and the EnvironmentMED Ministry of Economic DevelopmentMOH Ministry of HousingMLG Ministry of Local GovernmentMOT Ministry of Tourism NEACNGO

National Environmental Act CommitteeNon Government Organization

NPAPSP National Protected Area Policy and System PlanNPESAP National Poverty Elimination Strategy and Action PlanNRM National Resources ManagementODA/NRI Overseas Development Administration – Natural Resources InstitutePACT Protected Areas Conservation TrustPOPS Persistent Organic PollutantsUNDPWB

United Nation for Development ProgramWorld Bank

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Executive SummaryThe overall purpose of the Environmental and Social Management Report (ESMR) is to present the results of the due diligence or analysis process of the environmental, social, health, safety and labor impacts and risks, and the corresponding proposed mitigation measures in order to ensure compliance with the Bank’s Safeguards Policies and management of environmental, health, safety and labor impacts and risks.

The ESMR was developed based on primary information (interviews, site visit, others) and secondary information (studies, maps, others). This document was developed in coordination with the Ministry of Works (MoW), the Department of Environment (DoE) of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), and the Belize City Council (BCC).

Considering that expected negative environmental and social impacts will be minor, restricted to works area, and short-term during the construction phase, and which effective mitigation measures are readily available, the Project has been classified as Category B, according with the Bank’s classification. The subprojects proposed in the first package present moderate and low environmental and social risk levels in which with a suitable handling of the environmental and social aspects to prevent, mitigate and/or compensate the potential impacts will insure himself the environmental and social sustainability. The positive environmental and social impacts are very high, especially to the people located in the surrounding areas where the subprojects will be implemented.

Table Nº 1Environmental and social budget

Subproject Estimated Budget

Environmental Category

Environmental Mitigation Budget *

Canal improvements:a. Douglas Jones Canalb. North Side Canalc. Belama Phase III Canal (Maheai’s)d. Belama Phase IV Canal (Bill Lindo)e. Cleaning drains Belama I, II y IIIf. Land Acquisition

Street improvements:g. Belama Phase I: Alberto Hoy h. Belama Phase I: Juliet Soveranisi. Belama Phase IV: Access Roadj. Belama Phase IV: Loop Road

Green Areas:

1.914.896,92303.369,15963.116,00252.708,80218.300,00336.525,00

1.649.559,17227.101,92609.672,96999.793,35

250.000

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38.297,906.067,40

19.262,3010.108,404.366,00

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32.991,204.542,00

12.193, 5019.995,90

TOTAL 7.725.218,17 147.824,50* This budget is included in the budget of each subproject.

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In relation with the Bank’s Environmental and Social Policies, the Project triggers the next Policies: Environmental and Safeguards Compliance Policy (OP-703); Natural and Unexpected Disaster Policy (OP-704); and the Disclosure of Information Policy (OP-102). The Project do not triggered the Involuntary Resettlement Policy (OP-710) because all the subprojects will be developed into the existing right of way (housing or economic activities are not expected to be affected), nonetheless, if necessary an involuntary resettlement plan will be prepared following the Bank’s Involuntary Resettlement Policy (OP-710).

In order to identify the environmental and social negative impacts, and the measures to prevent, mitigate and compensate the negative impacts, the ESMR present a Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), where present the main measures to assure an adequate environmental and social management during the design, construction and operation of the subprojects. This ESMP include an estimated budget using the methodology present in the ESMF. This estimated budget is US$ 147.824,5 for the 8 subprojects of the sample. This environmental amount for the mitigation measures should be include in the amount of each subproject and it will confirm once the Environmental Compliance Plan (ECP) for each subproject will be done. The ECP should be including in the Technical Design of each subprojects.

In order to improve the environmental and social quality of the Project, during the preparation stage was identify some additional investment as Green areas (US$ 250.000); and another environmental and social investment as side-walks, cycle paths, between others, that will improve the life quality of the people in the surrounding areas. This budget is included in total investment of each subproject.

In relation with the environmental and social institutional capacity, the MoW doesn’t have any environmental specialist as part of the technical staff, but in the cases of multilateral financings DoE assign an environmental specialist to support the Ministry during the Project implementation, especially during the construction stage in order to follow-up the compliance of the ECP. In this sense, as part of the institutional strengthening, the Project includes a budget for this specific task (US$ 20.000). In other side, is important to mention that the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) developed for the Project allows MoW to formalize and gather the current status and thinking on how to guide, steer, advice, overview and supervise all environmental and social considerations in coordination with DoE. The ESMF covers all issues of importance for the road and drainage subprojects during all stages of the project cycle. Additionally, this ESMF will improve the environmental and social management of the sector because this instrument could be applying in other projects that the Ministry supports. As a result of the analysis of the environmental and social capacity, this ESMR propose an Environmental and Social Strengthening Plan in order to improve the environmental and social management, especially for the DoE but the beneficiaries will be the MoW, BCC and others. The estimated budget for the plan implementation is US$ 70.000, and includes the next activities: a) Workshop in Project Supervision and Monitoring in Belize; Coordination and support of DoE to the Project; Environmental and Social management tools (hardware and software) for the evaluation and monitoring; and Participation in the International events (SLUAT).

Finally, the document includes some recommendation to take into account in the legal documents in order to assure the environmental and social management during the Project implementation. These recommendations include specific condition for eligibility of new subprojects and the follow-up system for the Bank.

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1. INTRODUCTION1.1 Purpose

The overall purpose of the Environmental and Social Management Report (ESMR) is to present the results of the due diligence or analysis process of the environmental, social, health, safety and labor impacts and risks, and the corresponding proposed mitigation measures in order to ensure compliance with the Bank’s Safeguards Policies and management of environmental, health, safety and labor impacts and risks.

The specific objectives of the ESMR are: 1) to provide a summary of the results of the environmental and social analysis; 2) present the environmental, social, health and safety and labor management and monitoring measures that will be applied during the construction and operation; 3) present additional actions required to implement or improve the environmental, social, health and safety and labor management of the Project; and 4) define the specific environmental, social, health, safety and labor provisions for inclusion in the applicable legal documents (such as Loan Agreement, Loan Proposal, or Guarantee Proposal), in accordance with Bank requirements.

1.2 Scope

The ESMR was developed based on primary information (interviews, site visit, others) and secondary information (studies, maps, others). This document was developed in coordination with the Ministry of Works (MoW), the Department of Environment (DoE) of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), and the Belize City Council (BCC).

This document provides a summary of the ESMR and include the following chapters: 1) Introduction, including the purpose and scope of the ESMR; 2) Project and subprojects description, including maps and budget of each subproject proposed; 3) Environmental and Social Setting, including a brief environmental and social characterization of Belize City; 4) Environmental and Social Safeguards Policies, including an analysis of the Policies that the Project triggered; 5) Environmental and Social Analysis, including a general environmental and social analysis; and the preliminary assessment of the subprojects proposed in the first package; 6) Environmental and Social Management Plan, including general measures to prevent, mitigate and compensate the negative impacts identified in the previous chapter; 7) Analysis of the institutional capacity and Strengthening Plan; 8) Public consultation developed during the Project preparation; 9) Compliance of the local regulations; and 10) Requirements to be included in the legal agreements.

This ESMR was developed following the Bank’s Guidelines1, and the draft document was presented to the stakeholders in a workshop developed in May 26, 2011 (Annex Nº 1).

1 Guidelines developed by the Bank’s Environmental and Social Safeguards Group to prepare the Environmental and Social Management Report (ESMR), March 2010

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2. THE PROJECT2.1 Objective

The main purpose of the Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Project (FMIP) for Belize City is to support the Government of Belize in the rehabilitation, improvement and protection of the Belize City’s drainage and urban road networks aiming at reducing Belize City’s vulnerability to flooding events while increasing long term capacity to provide adequate maintenance to streets, drains and canals.

2.2 Components

The proposed Project would have the following four main components:

Component 1: Engineering and administration

This component will finance: (i) Project Executing Unit (PEU) staff salaries and operational costs; (ii) engineering designs and socio-environmental studies for the 2º year civil works (the first year projects will be financed by a non-reimbursable technical cooperation from the Bank); (iii) monitoring and evaluation; and (iv) audit

Component 2: Civil Works

Subcomponent 2.1: Canal Improvements. Under this component the Bank will finance the rehabilitation and maintenance (cleaning, disposal of waste material, lining, etc.) of the existing concrete-lined and earthen canals, and secondary drains (feeder drains). In order to improve the performance of the existing canal system, the Project will also finance the construction of missing canal links, and the acquisition of land required for their construction and maintenance. The corridors along the canals, part of the rich heritage of Belize City, will be recovered as urban spaces and will include green areas, side-walks and cycle-paths, where applicable; this will increase porous areas, reducing runoff, and will enhance living conditions and improve citizens’ perception of the City, reducing littering and related maintenance needs. Complementary works comprising minor landfills would be financed by this component if, through the corresponding technical and socio-environmental analyses, it is demonstrated that significant social benefits could be achieved by reducing vulnerability to flooding and improving sanitary conditions. Subcomponent 2.2: Street Side Drainage Improvements. This component will finance a street drainage improvement plan aimed at the upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance of the urban road network and its drainage performance, including construction of concrete-lined side drains and culverts, resurfacing of streets, construction and rehabilitation of side-walks and bike-paths, and creation of green corridors linking open spaces and waterways. These interventions are expected to contribute to the overall efficiency of the drainage system and to provide improved and clean access for residents between their properties and schools, work or business, shops and other activities, while increasing transportation mode

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options. This component will also allow for any required relocation of public utilities, where necessary. Component 3: Institutional Development and Strengthening

This component will finance the design of a routine Maintenance System (MS) for the city’s infrastructure and the implementation of a Pilot Maintenance Project (PMP). The PMP will be undertaken to aid the capacity development of the Belize City Council (BCC) and improve the design of the MS. The resources of this component could be partially allocated to the acquisition of essential equipment for drainage and road maintenance that might be necessary for the implementation and continued operation of the MS. Component 4: Studies for the design and supervision of works

Under this component the Bank will finance a suitable set of studies that will support the development of components 1, 2 and 3. These studies will include: (i) engineering design of works to be financed by the Project, including the Environmental Compliance Plan (ECP); (ii) economic feasibility studies; (iii) design of a Maintenance System; (iv) natural disaster risk assessment and impact analysis of Belize City; and (v) study of the impacts of dredging the mouth of Belize River and Haulover Creek. In addition, this component will finance consulting services for the supervision of the civil works to be executed under the Project.

2.3 Subprojects

With the support of the MoW was defined the list of a “sample” of subprojects (first package) that the Bank will finance during the Project implementation. The list of this sample of subprojects is the following:

Canal improvements:a. Douglas Jones Canalb. North Side Canalc. Belama Phase III Canal (Maheais)d. Belama Phase IV Canal (Bill Lindo)e. Cleaning drains Belama I, II y IIIf. Land Acquisition

Street side drainage improvements:g. Belama Phase I: Alberto Hoy h. Belama Phase I: Juliet Soveranisi. Belama Phase IV: Access Roadj. Belama Phase IV: Loop Road

Following is presented a brief description and the estimated budget of each subproject:

Sub-component 2.1: Canal improvements

a. Douglas Jones Canal. The purpose of this subproject is the cleaning of the existing canal and side drains feeding into the canal, and the construction of a concrete-lined covered missing link from Freetown Street to the sea, for which alternatives through Calle al Mar

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and Wilson Street will be considered in the design phase (see Map Annex Nº 2.1). The works include all ancillary works such as setting out, excavation and road restoration. The length of the canal proposed is 500 m and 2,0 x 2,0 m of section. Additionally this subproject include “greening investments” in order to improve the exiting green area located in the outlet area, and along the streets that will affected by the canal construction. The estimated budget of this subproject is US$ 1.914.896,92.

b. North Side Canal. The purpose of this subproject is the rehabilitation and cleaning-out of

the existing concrete-lined canal (see Map Annex Nº 2.2) and street side drains feeding into the canal. The length of the existing canal is 780 m and 2,0 x 2,0 m of section. The estimated budget of this subproject is US$ 303.369,15.

c. Belama Phase III Canal (Maheia’s). The purpose of this subproject is: (i) the upgrading

of the existing open canal located in the north side of the Northern Highway to a concrete-lined canal (see Map Annex Nº 2.3); the length of this canal is 230 m and 1,5 x 1,5m of section; and (ii) the construction of a missing link concrete-lined canal located in the south side of the Northern Highway to connect the existing canal to Halouver Creek; the length of this canal is 500 m and 1,5 x 1,5 m of section. The subproject also includes the acquisition of land along the canal for an easement. The total estimated budget of this subproject is US$ 963.116,00.

d. Belama Phase IV Canal (Bill Lindo). The purpose of this subproject is: (i) the upgrading

of the existing open canal located in the north side of the Northern Highway to a concrete-lined canal (see Map Annex Nº 2.4); the length of this canal is 110m and 1,5x1,5m of section; and (ii) the construction of a missing link earthen canal located in the south side of the Northern Highway to connect the existing canal to another existing canal; the length of this canal is 400m. The subproject also includes the acquisition of land along the canal for an easement. The total estimated budget of this subproject is US$ 252.708,80.

e. Cleaning drains in Belama Phases I, II and III. Restore cross -section and clean secondary drains in Belama Phases I, II and III. This subproject include the replace existing culverts or entrances that obstruct the free flow of storm water in Belama Phases I,II and III. US$ 218.300,00.

f. Land Acquisition. For construction of missing links and easements of canals (Maheia's, Bill Lindo). US$ 336.525,00

Sub-component 2.2: Street side drainage improvements

e. Belama Phase I (Albert Hoy). The purpose of this subproject is the rehabilitation of 60%

of length of the Albert Hoy Street to paved standard (see Map Annex Nº 2.5) the demolition and reconstruction of entrance obstructions and fences, construction of concrete lined and covered side drains and side-walks (both sides of street), widening of street pavement by an extra 2.1 m for use as bike-path, and road safety signaling. Additionally, two existing recreational parks will be upgraded. The estimated budget of this component is US$ 1.649.559,17.

f. Belama Phase I (Juliet Soberanis between Albert Hoy & Northern Highway). This

subproject includes the demolition and reconstruction of entrance obstructions and fences, construction of concrete-lined and covered side drains and side-walks (both sides

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of street), widening of street pavement by an extra 4.2 m for use as bike-path, resealing of street pavement in all its width, and road safety signaling (see Map Annex Nº 2.5). The total estimated budget of this subproject is US$ 227.101,92.

g. Belama Phase IV (Access/Link Road to Belama Phase IV). This subproject includes:

upgrading to paved standard with a double surface dress treatment (include some clay fill); construction of concrete side drain and side walk (on both sides of street); widening of street pavement by an extra 2.1m for use as bike-path; and road safety signaling (see Map Annex Nº 2.5). The total estimated budget of this subproject is US$ 609.672,96.

h. Belama Phase IV (Loop Road in Phase IV). This subproject includes: upgrading to

paved standard with a double surface dress treatment (include some clay fill); construction of concrete side drain and side walk (on both sides of street); widening of street pavement by an extra 2.1m for use as bike-path; and road safety signaling (see Map Annex Nº 2.5). The total estimated budget of this subproject is US$ 999.793,35.

As complementary environmental and social investments the Project will finance: (i) the construction of side-walks with covered concrete lined drains in two Parks located in Belama Area (D’nest Inn; and adjacent to Albert Hoy street); and (ii) Some greening will be done on existing park alongside outlet of Douglas Jones Canal, which will involve removal of pavers and supply and place topsoil for seeding/grassing into green area (150 ft x 350 ft x 350 ft) to help beautify and create a positive social impact for people in the area (see Map Annex Nº 2.5). These investments include provision of sidewalks and playground amenities (Children Playground). The estimated budget for these investments is US$ 250.000. A summary of this budget is presented in the next table:

Table Nº 2Summary of the estimated budget

Component/Subproject AmountUS$

Drainage improvements:a. Douglas Jones Canal (including green area)b. North Side Canalc. Belama Phase III Canal (Maheia’s)d. Belama Phase IV Canal (Bill Lindo)e. Cleaning drains in Belama Phases I, II y IIIf. Land Acquisition

1.914.896,92303.369,15963.116,00252.708,80218.300,00336.525,00

Subtotal 3.988.915,87Streets side drainage improvements:

a. Albert Hoy (including green area)b. Juliet Soberanisc. Access/Link Road to Belama Phase 4d. Loop Road in Belama Phase 4

1.649.559,17227.101,92609.672,96999.793,35

Subtotal 3.486.127,40

Green Areas: 250.000

Total 7.725.043,27

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3. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SETTING

Belize City is the largest city in the Central American nation of Belize. Unofficial estimates place the population of Belize City at 300,647. It is located at the mouth of the Belize River on the coast of the Caribbean. The City is the country's principal port and its financial and industrial hub.

Belize City spreads out to Mile 6 on the Western Highway and Mile 5 on the Northern Highway, at the Haulover Bridge. The City proper is usually divided into two areas: Northside, bounded by the Haulover Creek and ending in the east at the Fort George area, and Southside, extending to the outskirts of the City and the Port area and including downtown. Politically, it is divided into ten constituencies. Freetown, the westernmost constituency on Northside, is home to the Belama, Coral Grove, Buttonwood Bay and Vista Del Mar suburbs.

Figure Nº 1Belize City Map

a. Climate

Belize City features a tropical monsoon climate, with warm and humid conditions throughout the course of the year. The city has a lengthy wet season that runs from May through January and a short dry season covering the remaining three months. However as is the

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characteristic of several cities with tropical monsoon climates, Belize City sees some precipitation during its dry season. March is the Belize City’s driest month with only 38 mm of precipitation observed, a somewhat unusual month for a city with this climate type. Typically the driest month for a city with a tropical monsoon climate is the month after the winter solstice, which in Belize City would be January. Average monthly temperatures remain relatively constant throughout the course of the year, ranging from 23°C to 28°C.

b. Economy

The majority of working Belizeans travel to work in downtown offices or else ply their trade on the street sides. Belize City is home to branches of all the major banks of Belize and the Central Bank, as well as nearly all insurance centers, marketplaces and the like. Belize City is the hub for both national and international air, sea and road travel.

c. Goverment

Belize City is operated by a mayor-council form of government. The Belize City Council (BCC) is composed of 10 councilors (generally reflecting the ten constituencies located in Belize City) and a mayor, all elected in municipal elections held every third year in March. After the most recent municipal elections in 2009, the current Mayor is Zenaida Moya of the United Democratic Party, she is Belize City's first female mayor.

d. Environmental issues

Belize City is located within a mangrove wetland peninsula. Much of the city has been built by means of clearing and filling surrounding mangroves and as such the city is only 0.5 to 1 meters above mean sea level. The city is split in two sections referred to as the North and South Sides by the Haulover Creek, a branch of the Belize River. One of the major issues associated with this feature is the vulnerability of the City to flooding.

In the core of the city, a system of canals has been built to alleviate this problem. During heavy rains or storms much of the city could become inundated, but the water in the core of the city tends to recede rapidly because of these canals and supporting drains. During the high tides associated with the equinoxes, several low laying streets –such as South Park Street– could also become inundated. In other parts of the city (Belama, Lake Independence, and Port Loyola) the lack of proper drains is a major problem and storm water recedes very slowly. Many drains are shallow earthen drains that are poorly maintained. An important issue of consideration with respect to any development in the city is that of ensuring proper drainage. In the reclamation of coastal areas, proper consideration must be given to ensure drainage connectivity as well as measures such as seawalls or rip-raps to prevent coastal erosion.

The Haulover Creek is an important feature of the city and requires regular servicing to ensure proper flushing of the creek and the interconnected canals in the city. Dredging and servicing of the mouth of the harbor has been sporadic, resulting in its siltation. More frequent dredging and maintenance of the Creek and its harbor is recommended. From a tourism and aesthetic point of view this is important since it is one of the first sights a tourist alighting from a cruise ship visiting the Tourist Village or catching a water taxi would see. The fishing vessels and other boats moored within the harbor provide a point of interest to visitors.

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Perhaps if the canals were properly rehabilitated much would be done to improve the aesthetics of these canals which once served as open sewers. Belize City, as well as most of the other coastal communities, is vulnerable to Climate Change. Predicted sea level rise of 20 to 100 cm would mean that the City would be inundated should corrective measures not be implemented. The city is also at risk from the predicted increases in frequency and intensity of hurricanes. Many old wooden structures –including some of the old colonial structures located in the Fort George Area– are particularly vulnerable.

The largest environmental challenge facing the city is that of solid waste management. Improperly stored garbage and illicit dump sites throughout the city are eyesores and have often drawn negative comments by visitors. There is a plan underway to implement the antilitter legislation, alongside a solid waste management project aimed at addressing these issues (see info in previous report).

About 25-30% of the current city is serviced by a sewer system. The sewer system was designed with overflows that would discharge into the canals, the Haulover Creek and into the sea. During the break down of the pumping stations, these overflows would discharge raw sewage into these water bodies and it is not uncommon for some of the manholes to overflow onto the streets. Treatment is provided by means of lagoons that are located near the proposed cruise ship terminal on the south side of the City. These lagoons are accessed through Faber‘s Road.

The remaining residential areas in the city have individual septic tanks and soak-away pits and/or leach-fields. Grey water in these areas is often discharged directly into the open drains.

e. Ecological aspects

Belize City was founded on the tip of a swampy peninsula vegetated by Mangrows. Recent expansion of the City has led to rapid clearing of much of the remaining vegetation.

Ecology studies was found that the flora of the project area is relatively poor but in contrast, and in spite of its high human population density, the project area is surprisingly rich in animal life. The fish fauna of the canals is particular diverse. Salinity of the waters in the channel is expected to vary significantly through the effects of rainfall, tidal movement and river flow, although the marine influence is always noticeable resulting in a “mixed” flora and fauna.

Invertebrates as a Lepidoptera and Odonata are found along Haulover Creek and Burdon Canal. Crustaceans are a conspicuous component of the canal system. Species include the fiddler crabs (Uca minax and Macropipus buber), the land crabs (Cardisoma guanhumi and Ucides condatus), and the tree crabs (Aratus pisoni and Goniopsis sp.)

Mammals are rare in the project area with the notable exception of Raccoons (Procyon lotor) and various Rats. The West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) is an important component of the offshore habitat.

Of the reptiles, the Morelet’s Crocodrile (Crocodylus moreletti) warrants specific mention. With the expansion of Belize City habitat, there is increasing report of Crocodiles in the canal

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system. These reports have become so common that the situation is increasingly perceived as being a problem and solutions are being sought (V. Andrade, Belize Audobon Society).

f. Vulnerability to Natural Hazards and Climate Change

Belize has over the past years experienced the effect of several hurricanes, storms and flooding. The country has a long low-lying coastline, which lies within the trajectories of late season hurricanes and also accommodates approximately 50 percent of its population and more than 60% of its tourism developments. A vulnerability assessment to climate change conducted in August 2007 by Robert B. Richardson of Michigan State University (USA) and Galen University (Belize) indicated that Belize‘s remains very vulnerable to Climate Change.

Its vulnerability comes from the increased risks associated with the increase in frequency and intensity of tropical storms and hurricanes predicted as a result of climate change. In addition, rising sea levels pose risks for flooding, inundation, saltwater intrusion, and erosion, which threaten water supplies, infrastructure, and coastal areas. Warmer sea water threatens the coral reefs along the coast of Belize that comprise the longest barrier reef in the western hemisphere and attract thousands of tourists for recreational activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving activities.

Tropical Storms and hurricanes can tremendously impact Belize‘s competitiveness and development. In 2000, Hurricane Keith brought tremendous damage to the infrastructure of Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker and accompanying floods brought tremendous damage to the agricultural sector. In 2001, Belize was once more struck by Hurricane Iris which caused much destruction on the southern districts and great damage to the tourism industry in Placencia.

Many infrastructures have resorted to building concrete structure capable of withstanding hurricane force winds instead of the once traditional wooden structures. A few inland resorts along the Belize River and other water bodies are also vulnerable to flooding. Areas which are prone to flooding need to be properly zoned and mitigation measures implemented to reduce the vulnerability of developments occurring in these areas.

In many of the coastal urban areas some of which are sometimes a few inches below sea level such as Belize City, flooding during heavy rains and tropical storms is almost an expected occurrence. Flooding in these areas is mitigated by ensuring proper drainage. In Belize City and other coastal urban areas large canals have been built to facilitate proper drainage. Some areas of the City which are below sea level would nevertheless become flooded during extreme high-tides caused by the effect of the equinoxes.

Although, Belize has yet to be severely impacted by earthquakes we remain somewhat vulnerable to this phenomena. On May 28, 2009 a 7.3 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Motagua fault in front of Honduras caused some damage to infrastructure and resorts located on the southern islands and southern coastal areas. These structures are not necessarily designed to consider their vulnerability to seismic movement and the effect of soil liquefaction during these occurrences.

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4. ANALYSIS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL

SAFEGUARDS POLICESThe Flooding Mitigation Infrastructure Project triggers the next Environmental and Social Policies: Environmental and Safeguards Compliance Policy (OP-703); Natural and Unexpected Disaster Policy (OP-704); and the Disclosure of Information Policy (OP-102). The Project do not triggered the Involuntary Resettlement Policy (OP-710) because all the subprojects will be developed into the existing right of way (housing or economic activities are not expected to be affected), nonetheless, if necessary an involuntary resettlement plan will be prepared following the Bank’s Involuntary Resettlement Policy (OP-710).

4.1 Environmental and Safeguards Compliance Policy (OP-703)

This Policy is triggered because with the execution of works, although no significant socio-environmental impacts are expected, these must be prevented, mitigated, and/or compensated by means of adequate management during the subprojects design, construction and maintenance.

Following present the specific Safeguards that the Project triggered and should take into account throughout the project cycle to ensure the environmental and social sustainability: B.1 Bank Policies As mention before, additionally of the Environmental and Safeguards Compliance Policy, the Project triggers the following Polices: Natural and Unexpected Disasters Policy (OP-704); and Disclosure of Information Policy (OP-102).

B.2 Country Laws and Regulations The Bank requires the compliance with environmental laws and regulations of the country where the operation is being implemented, including national obligations established under ratified Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEA).

Belize has a very good environmental national law and institutions to assure an adequate environmental management during the cycle project. The Environmental Protection Act (EPA), passed in 1992 and adopted in 1993, and revised edition in 2000, is the most comprehensive piece of environmental legislation in Belize. The law demonstrates the commitment of the Government of Belize to the protection and preservation of Belize’s natural heritage to ensure that exploitation of the resources is consistent with maintaining ecological balance. An entire section, Part V, of the EPA is devoted to Environmental Impact Assessment. The Department of the Environment (DoE) was legally established by the

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enactment of the Environmental Protection Act in 1992. It is headed by a Chief Environmental Officer responsible to the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment (MNRE). The DoE is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Act and the regulations made under it; and for taking necessary actions to enforce its provisions.

Additionally of this legal and institutional framework, the implementation of other Projects financed by the World Bank (WB) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), and also by the IDB, was strength the capacity building of the DoE. In this sense, the ESMF developed by the FMIP takes into account the Management Frameworks developed for these initiatives.

Finally, is important to mention that the DoE works closely with the MoW to ensure that environmental concerns are considered in all the projects that the Ministry promotes.

B.3 Screening and Classification As mentioned in the project description the subprojects proposed will reduce the Belize City’s vulnerability to flooding events while increasing long term capacity to provide adequate maintenance to streets, drains and canals.

Considering that expected negative social and environmental impacts will be minor, restricted to works area, and short-term impacts during the construction phase, and which effective mitigation measures are readily available, the Project has been classified as Category B, according with the Bank’s classification. Similarly, it is expected that the subprojects will be classified as Schedule II according to Belize’s environmental regulations. This classification was confirmed once the site visit of each of the subprojects was done.

Is important to mention that the positive environmental and social impacts are very high, especially to the people in the surrounding areas where the subprojects will be implemented, because in the raining season and natural events continuously affect these population.

B.4 Other Risk Factors One of the risk factors are the MoW capacity to assure the implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Framework developed by the Project because this Ministry doesn’t have any environmental specialist as part of the technical staff. This risk is mitigated for the participation of the DoE along the cycle project with an environmental specialist assigned for the Project. In this sense, as part of the DoE institutional strengthening will include a budget for this specific task. This mechanism has been used in another infrastructure projects and was a very good experience.

Additionally as part of the Environmental and Social Strengthening Plan (ESSP) presented in this document is include some activities to support and improve the capacity building of DoE especially in term of the environmental supervision and follow-up of the projects. These activities include the participation of the technical team of the MoW and the BCC. B.5 Environmental Assessment Requirements As part of the Bank’s requirement, an Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) was done during the project preparation; and the present document (Environmental and Social Management Report - ESMR). Additionally to comply with the national law

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(Environmental Regulations of Environmental Impact Assessment), is expect to develop for each subprojects the Environmental Compliance Plan (ECP). These plans will be develop as part of the Technical Designs Studies of each subproject. During the Project preparation was reviewed the ToR of this Study in order to include guidelines for the ECP.

B.6 Consultations

In compliance of the Bank’s and national law requirements, and the Category B of the Project, each subprojects during the preparation of the ECP will require to develop a participation process at least once. This consultation will be during the preparation of the ECP, in order to comply with the Bank’s Disclosure of Information Policy (OP-102).

B.7 Supervision and Compliance

The Bank will monitor the compliance with all safeguard requirements stipulated in the loan agreement and the ESMF. These requirements will be incorporated into the project bidding documents, including setting out as necessary milestones, timeframes and corresponding budgetary allocations to implement and monitor the ECP during the project implementation. B.9 Natural Habitats and Cultural Sites

Specific measures will include in the ECP in order to prevent, mitigate, and compensate any potential risk, especially in the case of the Belama Phase 4 Canal (Bill Lindo) subproject that is located close to a mangrove (approximately 3 to 5 meters). As mention in the preliminary assessment of each subprojects presented in the chapter 5, this construction will use the existing right of way of a road section. The connection of this new canal will be in a natural existing canal.

In relation with the cultural or historical sites, no impacts are expected with the execution of the subprojects.

4.2 Natural and Unexpected Disaster Policy (OP-704)

Concerning the challenge of identifying and implementing appropriate measures to reduce the vulnerability of the city to coastal flooding due to storm surge and sea level rise as well as to inland flooding, a natural disaster risk assessment and impact analysis of Belize City will be carried out during the project implementation. This study will include an evaluation of the vulnerability of the transportation sector and an assessment of the impacts of dredging the mouth of Belize River and Haulover Creek.

4.3 Disclosure of Information Policy (OP-102)

This Policy is triggered in order to comply with the Bank’s compromise in relation with the transparency and responsibility in all its actions. In this sense, all the documents developed during the project preparation and implementation should be disclosed in the MoW and IDB web pages.

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5. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL PROJECT ANALYSIS

5.1 General analysis of the Project

In general, the works that the Project will be finance have no significant environmental impacts that could put in risk the natural and/or social environment. The subprojects proposed in the Project present moderate and low environmental and social risk levels in which with a suitable handling of the environmental and social aspects to prevent, mitigate and/or compensate the potential impacts will insure himself the environmental and social sustainability of the subprojects.

Following is present the environmental positive and negative impacts (direct and indirect); and the activities capable of generating environmental negative impacts in the project cycle.

5.1.1 Positive environmental and social impacts

The main positive impacts are in relation with the social benefits to the people located in the subprojects surrounding areas.

The main positive impacts are the following:. - Improve access road in poor areas. The rehabilitation of roads will benefit directly to the

population in the surrounding areas. These interventions are expected to provide improved and clean access for residents between their properties and schools, work or business, shops and other activities, while increasing transportation mode options. Additionally, the construction of complementary works as cycle-paths, side-walks and house access will improve the security and circulation of people;

- Improve drainage system in flooding areas. This will increase porous areas, reducing runoff, and will enhance living conditions and improve citizens’ perception of the City, reducing littering and related maintenance needs;

- Quality of the urban space. The incorporation of the complementary works as part of the road subprojects, green areas, will improve the community quality of life; and

- Reduce the negative impacts in vulnerable areas. The construction and rehabilitation of the drainage system proposed in vulnerable areas will reduce the negative impacts that affect to most of the population who lives in these areas. Additionally will reduce vulnerability to flooding and improving sanitary conditions.

5.1.2 Negative environmental and social impacts

In relation with the environmental and social negative impacts, following is present a list of the potential negative impacts in the stage of the subprojects and for each type of subprojects that the FMIP will finance:

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Drainage:

Table Nº 3Negative environmental and social impacts in drainage subprojects

Stage Negative Impacts in the Biophysical aspects Negative Impacts in the Social aspects

Construction

Traffic congestion, creation of hazardous driving conditions, and temporary obstruction of access to community services and residential and commercial areas;

Soil and water contamination due to inadequate disposal of waste materials and debris from canal;

Increased health problems due to careless exposure of pedestrians and workers to dredging/cleaning waste materials that could contain bacteria or other contaminants;

– Affectation of sensitive areas as mangroves

– Increase of risk of accidents in the public routes and discomfort in the pedestrian and motorized transit.

– Dust, noise and vibration affect the people who live in the surrounding areas.

– Limited space for work, especially in the North Side Canal.

– Foul smell emanating from cleaning of canals .side drains

Operation and maintenance

– Increase of the wealth of exit in the point of place end that can cause erosion.

– If the maintenance is not permanent and technically well done, these areas will convert in contamination areas that could affect the surrounding people.

Street side drainage:

Table Nº 3Negative environmental and social impacts in Street side drainage subprojects

Stage Negative Impacts in the Biophysical aspects Negative Impacts in the Social aspects

Construction

– Soil and water contamination due to inadequate disposal of waste materials and cleaning works and street rehabilitation works

– Routes obstruction; and– Emission of pollutant particles for

handling of material or for use of machinery.

– Risk of accidents and discomfort of the pedestrian and motorized transit;

– Accidental rupture of utility pipes and lines (electricity, telephone, and water), and temporary interruption of services during the excavation and removal of street pavement;

– Inconveniences of the population for the effects of the construction; and

– Potential contamination by the area used by the constructors for the equipment and materials; and by increase of sediments.

Operation and maintenance

– Without important negative impacts; and

– Movements process sharpening geomorphology initiated with the original road

– Lack of maintenance could affect the transitability;

– Increase of the market of grounds; and– Tendency to intensive soils use

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5.2 Preliminary analysis of the subprojects proposed

As part of the environmental and social due-diligence process of the Project, has developed an environmental and social analysis of the subprojects proposed in the FMIP. The field trip was done on April 2011 with the support of the MoW.

Following present the results of the environmental and social analysis of the first package of subprojects visited during the field trip:

5.2.1 Drainage: Douglas Jones Canal

The purpose of this subproject is the cleaning of the existing canal and side drains feeding into the canal, and the construction of a concrete-lined covered missing link from Freetown Street to the sea, for which alternatives through Calle al Mar and Wilson Street will be considered in the design phase.

Applying the Environmental Categorization Form (ECF) developed in the ESMF of the Project, the subproject was classified Category B (Annex Nº 3.1). The major negative environmental impacts will present during the construction stage because the canal proposed will be constructed along urban streets. The traffic will be affected specially in the Freetown Street because the high volume of traffic. Additionally the housings in the subproject area will be affected during the construction for dust and noise. The entire urban road will be restored once the constructions will completed.

Picture 1

View of the “Freetown” Street where the covered canal will be constructed

Picture 2

View of “Calle Al Mar” Street where the covered canal will be constructed

The existing outlet canal is located close to the Princess Hotel and in a green area. The subproject will include some investment in order to improve the green area as a compensation measure of the environmental negative impacts.

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Picture 3

Existing outlet located in the Princess Hotel area

Picture 4

Green area located in the outlet canal that will be improve

5.2.2 Drainage: North Side Canal

The purpose of this subproject is the rehabilitation and cleaning-out of the existing concrete-lined canal and street side drains feeding into the canal. The length of the existing canal is 780m and 2,0 x 2,0 m of section. Applying the ECF, the subproject was classified Category B (Annex Nº 3.2). The main environmental negative impact is in relation with the final disposal of the canal sediment. Good environmental practices should be including for the transportation and final disposal of this sedimentation.

Picture 5

View of the North Side Canal that cross housing in the center of Belize City

Picture 6

View of the North Side Canal in the outlet of Houlover Creek

During the subproject analysis was visited 3 potential sites for the final disposition of polluted material (cleaning-out) of the Canal. One is in a dump located in mile 3,5 Western Highway

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where the Solid Waste Management Authority/Project has enough area for this disposal (Picture 7 and 8); the other option is in the Mile 4 “Housing for the Poor” area where the material could be re-used (Picture 9); and finally in Mile 4,5 Western Highway, in a Municipal area (Picture 10). The last two options are not adequate for this final disposal for the land use and space, respectively. The Solid Waste Management Authority recommends another potential option located in mile 8 Western Highway, in the exhausted clay pits. The final design of this subproject should take into account these options and others in coordination with the Solid Waste Management Authority and the BCC.

Picture 7

Third potential area (Mile 3, Western Highway) “Dump” for the final disposal of the pollutant material

Picture 8

Another view of the dump area (Mile 3, Western Highway). Enough space for the final disposal

Picture 9

First potential area (Mile 4 Western Highway) “Housing for the Poor” for the final disposal of the

pollutant material

Picture 10

View of the second area visited for the final disposal of pollutant material (Municipal Area). Mile 4,5

Western Highway

Before the selection of the final disposal of this contaminated material is necessary to do some testing to determine the heavy metals, BOD5 and COD of this material in order to define the technical treatment strategy. As the Solid Waste Management Authority recommend, these tests can be done at BAHA and/or the beer factory. Additionally, is very important to estimate the volume of this material to define the required area.

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Picture 11

View of the North Side Canal that cross housing in the center of Belize City

Picture 12

View of the North Side Canal completely polluted

As part of the technical design of the works will include a review of illegal connection of sewage water, in order to assure the adequate use of the canal and avoid its contamination.

During the works execution is not expecting the affectation of houses.

5.2.3 Drainage: Belama Phase III Canal (Meheia’s)

The purpose of this subproject is: (i) the upgrading of the existing open canal located in the north side of the Northern Highway to a concrete-lined canal (length of 230 m and 1,5 x 1,5 m of section); and (ii) the construction of a missing link concrete-lined canal located in the south side of the Northern Highway to connect the existing canal to Halouver Creek (length of 500 m and 1,5 x 1,5 m of section. The subproject also includes the acquisition of land along the canal for an easement.

Applying the ECF, the subproject was classified Category B (Annex Nº 3.3). No environmental negative impacts were observed in this subproject.

Picture 13

View of the north side of the Meheai’s Canal.

Picture 14

View of the north side of the Meheai’s Canal.

Completely polluted.

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Picture 15

View of the north side of the Meheai’s Canal where will construct the cross box in the Northern Highway

Picture 16

View of the south side of the Meheai’s Canal that cross private property

In relation with the social aspects, during the site visit was recommended to move the proposed location of the canal in the road access to Belama Phase 4, because originally it will be cross some housing. The canal will be constructed along the street in order to avoid these affectations.

Additional a compensation process according with the Bank’s Policy will be applied in one private property that will be affecting for the construction of the south side of the canal (Picture 16). This land acquisition doesn’t involve any resettlement of people.

Finally, during the site visit was recommend to include as part of the subproject, a side-walk over the covered canal proposed in the south side, in order to improve the access for the people who lives in the Belama Phase 4 area.

5.2.4 Drainage: Belama Phase IV Canal (Bill Lindo)

The purpose of this subproject is: (i) the upgrading of the existing open canal located in the north side of the Northern Highway to a concrete-lined canal (length of 110 m and 1,5 x 1,5 m of section); and (ii) the construction of a missing link earthen canal located in the south side of the Northern Highway to connect the existing canal to another existing canal (length of 400 m). Applying the ECF, the subproject was classified Category B (Annex Nº 3.4). The main environmental negative impact is relation with the potential affectation of mangroves located along the existing urban road (Picture 18) where will be construct the canal. During the site visit was recommended avoid any affectation of the mangroves during the construction. The canal should be constructed in the right of way of the existing urban road. Finally, is important to mention that the extension of the canal proposed will connect to existing natural canal.

Picture 17 Picture 18

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View of the north side of the Bill Lindo Canal

Mangroves located along the existing urban road

5.2.5 Street side drainage: Belama Phase I (Albert Hoy)

The purpose of this subproject is the rehabilitation of 60% of length of the Albert Hoy Street to paved standard, the demolition and reconstruction of entrance obstructions and fences, construction of concrete lined and covered side drains and side-walks (both sides of street), widening of street pavement by an extra 2,1 m for use as bike-path, and road safety signaling. Additionally, two existing recreational parks will be upgraded.

Applying the ECF, the subproject was classified Category B (Annex Nº 3.5). No environmental negative impacts were observed during the site visit. The construction of complementary works (side-walks, cycle paths, and others) will improve the urban space area and will have a high positive impact to surrounding population.

Picture 19

Albert Hoy that will be rehabilitated

Picture 20

Albert Hoy road already rehabilitated by MoW but it will include some complementary infrastructure (side-

walk, cycle path, others)

Picture 21 Picture 22

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Albert Hoy that will be rehabilitated. Enough to include the additional work (side-walk, cycle path, others)

End of the Albert Hoy rehabilitated. The road section is reduce and in bad condition of transitability

Additionally, as a “green-areas” complementary works will be construct in two recreational parks. The complementary work that will be include in this subprojects are: concrete side-walks with covered concrete lined drains (by D'Nest Inn); and construction of concrete side-walks with covered concrete lined drains (adjacent to Albert Hoy street).

Picture 23

Albert Hoy that will be rehabilitated. Enough to include the additional work (side-walk, cycle path, others)

Picture 24

End of the Albert Hoy rehabilitated. The road section

is reduce and in bad condition of transitability

5.2.6 Street side drainage: Belama Phase I (Juliet Soberanis)

This subproject includes the demolition and reconstruction of entrance obstructions and fences, construction of concrete-lined and covered side drains and side-walks (both sides of street), widening of street pavement by an extra 4,2 m for use as bike-path, resealing of street pavement in all its width, and road safety signaling.

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Applying the ECF, the subproject was classified Category B (Annex Nº 3.6). No environmental negative impacts were observed during the site visit. The construction of complementary works (side-walks, cycle paths) will improve the urban space area and will have a high positive impact to the surrounding population.

Picture 25

Juliet Soveranis road that will be rehabilitated

Picture 26

Juliet Soveranis road already rehabilitated by MoW. The subproject include some complementary works

5.2.7 Street side drainage: Belama Phase IV (Access/Link road)

This subproject includes: upgrading to paved standard with a double surface dress treatment (include some clay fill); construction of concrete side drain and side walk (on both sides of street); widening of street pavement by an extra 2,1 m for use as bike-path; and road safety signaling.

Applying the ECF, the subproject was classified Category B (Annex Nº 3.7). No environmental negative impacts were observed during the site visit. The construction of culvert drainage along the street will prevent pollution spot along the street (Picture 28).

Picture 27

Access/Link road in Belama 4 that will be rehabilitated

Picture 28

Lack of culvert and drainage along the street

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5.2.8 Street side drainage: Belama Phase IV (Loop Road)

This subproject includes: upgrading to paved standard with a double surface dress treatment (include some clay fill); construction of concrete side drain and side walk (both sides); widening of street pavement by an extra 2.1 m for bike-path; and road safety signaling.

Applying the ECF, the subproject was classified Category B (Annex Nº 3.8). No environmental negative impacts were observed during the site visit.

Is important to mention that this area is the poorest area of Belama. The rehabilitation and up-grading of the road access will improve its urban space. Is important before the works construction, to coordinate with the City Council in order to takes into account the construction of complementary services as a clean water and sewage service, to take into account these additional infrastructure works.

Picture 29

Loop road in Belama Phase 4

Picture 30

Loop road in Belama Phas 4

Picture 31

Street without street alignment

Picture 32

Garbage disposal along the urban road

The population density in this area is low but with the road rehabilitation is expect to increase this population in short term. In this sense, as mention before, is very important that the BCC develop an adequate planning to this area.

Finally, during the site visit was observed garbage disposal along the street (Picture 32) that should be fix as part of the works.

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6. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

This Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) include: a) the main environmental and social negative impacts in the road and drainage subprojects, and the specific measures and parameters to prevent, mitigate, and compensate the potential negative impacts; b) “good environmental and social practices” for road and drainage projects, that the constructors should take into account during the construction; and c) an estimated budget for the implementation of the environmental and social measures, and complementary investments as green areas, cycle paths, and others, identified during the Project preparation.

6.1 Environmental and social negative impacts and measures

Following is present: the main environmental and social negative impacts, the key environmental and social aspects; the management of its environmental and social impacts; the typical mitigation measures; the typical monitoring and parameters, the environmental quality performance of evaluation; and the action plan for each potential impacts.

6.1.1 Air quality

a. Key environmental and social aspects

The nature and extent of road and drainage construction activities and the prevailing weather can cause adverse impacts on air quality. Typical sources of air pollution generated during construction phase are:

Fugitive dust emissions due to exposure of slope surface, uncovered stockpiling area, earth moving and excavation activities;

Dust emission due to blasting; Wind blow during transportation of material by vehicles and when transporting on unpaved

access roads; Gases emissions from batching plant; Gases emissions during pavement of road surface by asphalt plant; and Air pollutant emissions from exhaust of construction plant and vehicles.

Typical air pollution problems during the operational phase of road and drainage project are:

Exhaust from vehicles (e.g. CO, NOx) that may deteriorate air quality at nearby sensitive receiver locations;

Gases emissions during road maintenance and re-surfacing of road surface; and Lack of adequate canal maintenance may produce bad smell in the surrounding areas.

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b. Management of environmental and social aspects

The above air quality issues can be managed and controlled by means of:

Detailed design on earth moving/excavation so as to minimize exposure of soil surface both in terms of area and duration. Temporary soil erosion control and slope protection works should be carried out in sequence to the construction;

The necessity of blasting and alternative construction methods that generate less dust emissions should be considered in design. The extent of blasting activity should be minimized if possible;

Transportation of materials by vehicles and construction of access roads should be properly designed, especially in the downtown area;

Regarding gaseous emission from batching plant, if is possible computer modeling on stationary sources should be carried out to predict the extent of air pollution at the air sensitive receiver locations. Alternatively, comparison with similar project on the extent of air pollution can be adopted if there is insufficient data for modeling. Gaseous emission from batching plant can be managed by locating the plant as far as possible and at downwind location from the sensitive receivers. The design of the batching plant should be specified to include efficient dust emission control measures (e.g. enclosing the de-bagging and material mixing process, dust filtration equipment, etc);

Similar to the batching plant, gaseous emissions from asphalt plant can be modeled and managed by providing better specification for the asphalt plant and locating the plant away from sensitive locations; and

Specifications of construction plant should be provided in contract. Construction plant / vehicles that generate serious air pollution and those which are poorly maintained should not be allowed. Terms and conditions for maintenance of construction plant by the Contractor(s) should be included in the contract and enforced by site staff. Similar requirements should be adopted for construction plant and vehicles that are used from maintenance works during the operational phase.

c. Typical mitigation measures

Adopting appropriate mitigation measures such as those provided below can further control remaining air quality impacts due to the above issues:

Covering all the stockpiled materials and slope surface by impervious sheeting. Spraying water regularly on exposed surface and on access road within the construction site can effectively reduce dust emission;

Minimizing areas exposed by carrying out construction activities of different segments during different time period;

The load of dusty materials carried by vehicle leaving a construction site should be covered entirely by clean impervious sheeting to ensure that the dusty materials do not leak from the vehicle. Overflow of material should be avoided. Speed limit on access road should be restricted;

Prior to blasting event, water should be sprayed on the surface of the blast area to increase its moisture content, wire mesh, gunny sacks and sandbags should be used on top of the blast area at each shot to prevent flying rock and dust. Blasting should not be carried out under adverse weather conditions;

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Road surfacing / re-surfacing and the use of asphalt plant can be arranged to be carried out during the non-sensitive time periods in order to minimize impacts to the air sensitive receivers; and

All construction plant and vehicles should be well maintained. Any damaged parts should be repaired timely.

6.1.2 Noise and Vibration


A construction plant may be required for project construction works (e.g. concrete mixers, backhoes, bulldozers, cranes, air compressors, batching plant and generators). Noise problem may be generated from the following activities:

Operation of construction plant during construction (air compressor, powered mechanical equipment, etc);

Vehicles transporting materials within construction site and beyond the construction boundary;

Piling activities during construction of foundations / piers; and Noise due to blasting and vibration during construction.

During the operational phase, noise may be generated as a result of the following:

Traffic noise from road and horning of vehicles; Noise from service areas and car parking areas; and Construction plant used during road and drainage maintenance.


The above issues can be managed by the following:

Noise modeling / prediction on noise level from the proposed type and number of construction plant can be carried out. Elevated noise levels at Noise Sensitive Receiver (NSR) locations can then be managed by adopting quiet equipment and limiting the number of equipment to be used at the same time;

Transportation of materials leaving construction site should be arranged to carry out during the non-peak hours in order to minimize traffic noise due to the increase in traffic volume;

The levels of noise at NSRs due to the piling activities should be modeled and predicted. Quiet construction method should be adopted if elevated noise levels are identified. Percussive piling method should be avoided should there be NSRs located in close proximity to the piling locations;

Potential impact of vibration due to construction of canals can be reduced by adopting construction method which generates less vibration. Impact of blasting should be assessed and fully considered during the design;

Traffic noise at NSRs during operation of the road and drainage subprojects should be predicted and the results should be used for designing the subproject;

During the design, service areas and car parking areas of the project should be sited away from NSRs. Quiet equipment should be specified in order to reduce noise impact during operation;

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Road maintenance during operational phase should be managed so that maintenance is carried out during non-peak hours in order to minimize potential impact to the road traffic. Maintenance during restricted time periods (e.g. holidays, nighttime) should be avoided or noise mitigation measures will need to be adopted.


Typical noise mitigation measures include:

Application of properly designed silencers, mufflers, acoustically dampened panels and acoustic sheds or shields, etc. for construction plant;

Use of electric-powered equipment where applicable instead of diesel powered or pneumatic-powered equipment;

Plant known to emit noise strongly in one direction, shall, where possible, be orientated to direct noise away from the NSRs;

Machines and plant that may be in intermittent use shall be shut down between work periods or shall be throttled down to a minimum;

Mobile plant shall be sited as far away from NSRs as possible; Material stockpiles and other structures shall be effectively utilized, where practicable, to

screen noise from on-site construction activities; Temporarily noise barriers should be erected to screen noisy part of construction plant

and the piling rigs from the NSRs location; Before blasting is carried out, a detailed survey at the nearby areas / villages and evaluate

the degree of impacts due to the blasting activity (e.g. possible damage to structures / utilities due to vibration; affected wild animals; affected local residents). No blasting shall be allowed during nighttime unless prior approval from the government authority (BCC) and the DoE is obtained; and

Vehicle propelled by an internal combustion engine shall be fitted with a silencer, expansion chamber.

6.1.3 Water Quality


With regard to water quality and wastewater, key issues during road and drainage construction include:

Wastewater generated from construction equipment; Wastewater from bored piling locations. Re-suspension of bottom sediment and mud

caused by cut-trench river crossings and flooding areas; Soil erosion / flush away from uncovered stockpiling locations, uncovered excavation site

and unprotected slope surface during adverse weather conditions; Uncontrolled surface water run-off carrying sediment laden discharges directly into natural

water bodies such as streams, fish ponds, rivers and channels; and Domestic sewage generated by construction workers.

Typical water quality issues during operational phase are:

Wastewater generated during routine road surface cleaning, surface runoff from road surface during heavy rain falls, and clean-up of the canals;

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Pollution of nearby water body due to vehicle accidents leaking fuel, hydraulic oil, toxic materials or dangerous goods; and

Wastewater discharge from service areas and car parking.


During the construction stage, the Contractor(s) shall prepare a Site Drainage Management Plan before commencement of project works. The Plan shall be certified by the DoE as conforming to the project and ECP requirements, and approved by the MoW. The Plan shall include:

A review of the preliminary site drainage design prepared during the detailed design; A review of environmental sensitive locations and requirements in the ECP report; Update the preliminary design based on the actual construction program and the site

specific conditions (e.g. the geographical condition, and the nature of construction works); Surface water runoff and construction wastewater management; Detailed design including drawings, location maps, specifications of drainage collection

channels and wastewater treatment facilities; Proposed discharge locations and treatment standards; and A detailed implementation program of the proposed drainage system.

The following can be used for management of water and wastewater:

During the design stage, wastewater treatment method should be designed for the proposed construction activities. Construction program should be provided to avoid rainy season. Wastewater shall be treated by sedimentation along with pH value adjustment, if required, before any discharge. Preliminary design of site drainage system should be carried out during the detailed design stage, which should include requirements of drainage control, drawings of design and locations of proposed drainage channels. During the construction stage, the Contractor(s) should prepare a Site Drainage Management Plan before commencement of project works;

Impact on wastewater due to piling activities (e.g. bored piling works), particularly when carrying out piling works within rivers or in adjacent to water bodies, should be assessed in the ECP. Piling method which may generate significant impact on water quality should be avoided as much as possible (e.g. replacing bored piling by percussive piling method when noise level is not a concern). River crossing should be minimized as far as practicable. Mitigation measures should then be incorporated into the design;

In order to control soil erosion, site drainage should be designed during the design phase with detailed methodology how each wastewater generating activity is collected and treated;

As part of the design of site drainage system, surface runoff within the construction site should be diverted in order to avoid flushing away soil material and the water is treated by device such as sediment trap before discharge;

Domestic sewage from site office and toilets should either be collected by a licensed waste collector or treated by on-site treatment facilities. Discharge of treated waste water must comply with the discharge limit according to the legislation;

The design of the proposed road or drainage project will need to include measures to trap solid waste to prevent it from flushing into nearby water bodies;

Emergency device should be provided in the design for car accidents involving leakage of fuel, dangerous goods and toxic materials; and

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Wastewater generated from the service areas and car parking areas should either be treated on-site by treatment facility or connect to existing / proposed sewers.


Mitigation measures that are generally adopted for construction projects are:

Wastewater treatment device such as sedimentation tank can be installed near each of the construction activity which may generate wastewater. Alternatively, sedimentation ponds can be constructed on-site to settle out excessive Suspended Solids (SS) before discharging into discharge outlet;

Retaining walls and sandbags barriers should be constructed surrounding the bored piling machine in order to trap bentonite and wastewater within the piling location. The collected spent bentonite / wastewater should be pumped for treatment before discharge;

Prior to rainy season, all the exposed surface and slope surface should be properly covered or landscaping should be provided to minimize run-off of sediment laden. Slope protection can be carried out in sequence to construction and in advance of rainy season;

Ground surface at the site office should be concrete paved in order to minimize soil erosion. Site access road should be either concrete paved or laid with small graded rock material. This measure can effectively trap SS within the construction site;

Drainage control device such as sediment trap should be installed at each discharge outlet. The sediment trap should be cleaned up regularly; and

Chemical toilets can be provided on site for construction workers. Domestic sewage collected from the site office and chemical toilets should be cleaned up on regularly basis. Only licensed waste collector should be employed for the disposal.

6.1.4 Ecology


The majority of ecological impacts during construction are related to:

Site clearance, formation and removal of vegetation at the beginning of construction which results in loss of habitat and vegetation for animals;

Disturbance of soil profile during earth moving activities and disturbance to sediment and aquatic environment due to works within rivers;

Threats to the local ecosystem, biodiversity, rare and endangered species that may be affected by the project;

Temporary and permanent land occupation; Land occupation at ecological sensitive areas, damage to vegetation beyond proposed

working areas, and illegal hurting of wild animals by construction workers, etc. due to lacking of awareness / training of ecologically important / constraint areas; and

Lacking of re-construction of loss habitat and re-creation of affected biodiversity of ecosystem.

During the operational phase, key ecological issues that may lead to ecological impact include:

Poor maintenance of compensatory planted species / re-constructed habitat;

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Inadequate / poorly organized follow-up monitoring on the level of plant species, animals, and biodiversity of the ecosystem which is previously affected by the project;

Lacking of evaluation of the success of recreation of habitat and identification of further measures required improving the ecological condition; and

Potential threats to areas of high sensitivity and ecologically important, which are previously inaccessible, due to proposed project.

In the case of the Project, is not expecting the affectation of animals but some subprojects could affect some mangroves located close to the urban areas.


Restoration and revegetation shall be carried out timely for the exposed slopes / soils and finished areas shall be reinstated in order to achieve the stability of slopes and maintain soil integrity. This activities or measures should be include Detailed requirements of a Restoration Program shall be included in the contract with Contractor(s) when is necessary. In general, the Restoration ProgramThese measures shall include:

Works Method statements of the restoration works; Locations of environmentally sensitive areas and protection measures during construction; Reinstatement of watercourse crossings, including generic methods for all watercourse

crossings and site-specific methods statements for significant or sensitive watercourse crossings;

Management of slopes / exposed surface and erosion control measures; Temporary and permanent measures to stabilize and control soil erosion; and Implementation program and indicative maps showing locations requiring restoration.

Ecological impacts can be controlled by the following:

The extent of site clearance, formation and removal of vegetation during the beginning of the project should be controlled through careful design and route selection to minimize the amount of plants / animals affected by the project. Protected areas, key sensitive locations and areas for rare / endangered species should be avoided;

Prior to commencement of construction and site clearance additional ecological survey should be carried out by the project ecologist to confirm the findings of the ECP and to carry out detailed ecological assessment for the proposed construction area / access roads. Mitigation measures should be proposed by the project ecologist for protection of rare species identified in the survey;

The area of land occupation required should be controlled to a minimal level; Sufficient trainings on ecological protection and mitigation measures should be provided

to construction workers and site management staff; An evaluation program should be established to assess and evaluate the proposed

mitigation measures and to propose new mitigation measures should inadequacy be identified; and

Protection of sensitive areas which are inaccessible prior to the project should be maintained through careful design and proper route selection process.


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Ecological impacts can be controlled and minimized by adopting the following general measures:

Retaining the topsoil on-site during excavation and restored after works; During construction, physical extent of construction works should be minimized as far as

is practicable and should not extend beyond the agreed Right of Way (RoW); Erect fences along the boundary of construction sites before the commencement of works

to prevent tipping, vehicle movements, and encroachment of personnel into adjacent areas, particularly streams, forest and other ecologically sensitive location;

Regularly check the work site boundaries to ensure that they are not exceeded and that no damage occurs to surrounding areas;

Treat any damage that may occur to individual major trees in the adjacent area with surgery;

Prohibit and prevent open fires during construction and provide temporary firefighting equipment in the work areas, particularly close to mangrove areas;

The roots of trees and shrubs which have been cut down shall be grubbed up. Branches shall not be removed from trees which are to be retained. The cut surfaces shall be treated with a wound sealant; and

Restoration and revegetation should be carried out timely for the exposed slopes / soils and finished areas should be reinstated in order to achieve the stability of slopes and maintain soil integrity.

6.1.5 Landscape and visual


Landscape and visual impact could be resulted from road construction project due to the following:

Poor / inadequate aesthetic design and landscaping design of the proposed road and drainage structures;

Large-scale earth moving activities, disturbance of soil profile and removal of vegetation during the project construction which may result in soil erosion and visual impact; and

Poorly implemented temporary mitigation measures and slope protection measures during excavation and slope works.

After the completion of construction and before operation of the project, landscape and visual impact could be arisen because of:

Lack of appropriate compensatory planting at the end of construction or nonnative species are planted that are visually incompatible to the background environment; and

Lack of proper maintenance / watering of newly planted vegetation during the post-construction period that some of the plant eventually dies off as a result.


Management of landscape and visual impacts can be carried out by:

Identifying key landscape and visual important areas through the EA process. Aesthetic design, landscape treatment of the proposed structure and landscape design of the

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affected areas should be carried out at the early stage of design so that the project structure can be embedded into the background environment and the affected areas can are restored / reinstated after the construction;

The construction program for the subproject shall be reduced to the shortest possible period and shall be executed in phases, particularly in those locations where severe or high landscape and visual impacts are expected. Construction can be programmed in sequence so that the scale of earth moving activities and area of exposed surface can be minimized; and

The requirement of compensatory planting should be included in the design and project contract. When is necessary a Master Landscaping Plan and requirements of ecological monitoring / survey during different stage of the project should be prepared during the design stage which should be implemented during the construction and maintained during the operation.


Typical mitigation measures to reduce landscape and visual impacts are:

Locating facilities / structures according to the terrain / geographical features of the project site;

Landscape treatment of structures such as foundations of road segment, site offices, buildings can also minimize visual impacts;

Existing trees / plants within the construction boundary should be tagged to indicate whether the trees are to be retaining, transplanted or removed. Transplantation of existing trees affected by the project works shall be carried out prior to commencement of construction;

Excavations shall avoid damage to the root systems. Mitigation measures are also required to prevent damage to trunks and branches of trees;

Temporary hoarding barriers shall be of a recessive visual appearance in both color and form; and

Upon completion of the construction, the affected areas shall be immediately restored to their original condition, including the re-creation of natural and rocky shoreline, footpath and re-establishment of disturbed vegetation.

6.1.6 Waste Management


Waste is generated due to construction activities such as those listed below:

Surplus excavated materials and the polluted material requiring disposal due to earth moving activities and clean-up of the canals;

Disposal of used wooden board for trenching works, scaffolding steel material, site hoarding, packaging materials, containers of fuel, lubricant and paint;

Waste generated by demolition of existing houses / buildings affected by the project or breaking of existing concrete surface;

Disposal of hazardous waste / chemical waste such as spent waste oil, spent lubricant, contaminated soil material due to leakage of hydraulic oil / fuel from construction plant / vehicles; and

Domestic waste generated by construction workers, construction campsite and canteen.

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Wastes that are likely to be generated during the operational phase are:

Demolition waste due to breaking of concrete / asphalt surface during road maintenance works;

Polluted material as a result of the clean-up of the canals; Hazardous waste / chemical waste such as spent waste oil, spent lubricant, contaminated

material due to leakage of hydraulic oil / fuel from construction plant / vehicles; and Domestic waste generated from service areas and car parking locations.


During construction, inert construction materials / excavated soil shall be reused on site as much as possible and minimize the volume requiring disposal. The Contractor(s) shall incorporate the recommendations in the ECP report, detailed designs and contractual requirements into a Contractor’s Waste Management Plan (WMP). The WMP shall be verified by the DoE and submitted to the MoW for approval prior to commencement of project construction works. The WMP shall be reviewed and updated by the Contractor(s) regularly. As a minimum, the WMP shall provide details such as:

The Contractor’s commitment to waste reduction; The Contractor’s waste management organization chart and responsibilities The Contractor’s proposed waste management methodology and works method

statement, providing details on type and volume of waste to be generated due to the project works at each stage of the construction;

A method statement on waste recycle, re-use and minimization of waste generation; A detailed map indicating the design and locations of borrow pits, temporary storage

locations and waste disposal sites for each section / stage of the construction works; and Detailed design of access roads. The design shall include maps showing the location and

length of each access road and the nearby sensitive areas. Environmental mitigation measures to be implemented to reduce environmental impacts due to operation of the access roads (e.g. noise, air quality, water quality and ecology). Any changes to the detailed design shall be reviewed by the DoE as conforming to the ECP results and contractual requirements, and the MoW’s prior approval shall be obtained.

Waste management can be carried out to handle the above issues:

The amount of surplus excavated material for each road or drainage should be estimated during the design phase. Excavated material should be re-used on-site or the nearby road segment / other projects as far as possible in order to minimize the quantity of material to be disposed of;

Recyclable materials such as wooden plates for trench works, steel, scaffolding material, site holding, packaging material, etc should be collected and separated on-site from other waste sources. Collected recyclable material should be re-used for other projects or sold to waste collector for recycling;

The extent of demolition of existing houses / structures due to the project should be minimized during the design through careful route selection. Major dense populated residential areas should be avoided in order to minimize the demolition;

Handling of waste generated from on-site treatment facilities should be planned during the design. Collected waste should be disposed of properly through licensed waste collector;

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Hazardous waste (or chemical waste) should be properly stored, handled and disposed of in accordance with the local legislative requirements. Hazardous waste should be stored at designed location and warning sign should be posted;

Specification on waste management should be included in the contract for contractor(s) to follow. The Contractor(s) should be required to adopt operation measures for all aspects from waste avoidance, reduction, recycling, re-use to waste collection and disposal; and

Good housekeeping should be maintained. Domestic waste from site office and canteen should be collected by a licensed waste collector. A designed waste storage area should be provided for the proposed service area. Waste should be cleaned on regular basis.

In the case of the hazardous waste as a result of the clean-up of the canal (especially in the case of the North Side Canal subproject), should be disposal in a special area with special measures for its treatment. Two potential areas was identify as mention in the preliminary assessment of the North Side Canal (Mile 3,5 and Mile 8), but in the ECP should be confirm this site once this area will be confirm in coordination with BCC and DoE.

6.1.7 Construction site


Safety considerations must be taken account throughout the construction. Some key risks associated with construction may include:

Risk associated with working in enclosed environment; Risk of falling objectives and working on unstable working platform; and Risk associated with blasting exercise.


Construction site safety can be managed by adopting best practices in similar projects. A separate risk assessment should be undertaken for each kind of construction activity including general construction activity during the design in order to identify areas of concerns, assess the probability of the identified risk, and to propose mitigation measures as necessary. Safety induction trainings and education of construction workers should be provided to increase their safety awareness. Contractor(s) should be required to submit a Safety Management Plan detailing procedures to ensure construction safety.

6.1.8 Cultural aspects


Cultural sites and heritage relics may be affected by the project. The location of these sites identified in the evaluation should be highlighted in the ECP. The potential impacts include:

Loss of cultural sites due to the project; Potential damage of the structure / stability of the cultural site during construction; and Damage to the cultural site due to vibration during operation of the project.


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Management of impacts on cultural resources should be managed by:

A separate study on cultural resources / heritage relics should be undertaken at the early stage of the project design in order to collect background information regarding the number, location and importance of cultural resources within the project boundary, especially in the historic area of downtown Belize City where some historical buildings close to the canal should be affected during the canal clean-up and construction;

Should impact be resulted due to the project, mitigation measures and rescue measures should be proposed which shall be incorporated into the design. The project alignment should then be reviewed and adjusted so that the impact can be minimized or avoided. General speaking, project should avoid pass through the cultural areas directly;

Should impact due to the project be unavoidable, suitable mitigation measures and monitoring process should be fully considered in the design and included in the contract;

Should the cultural site be an archaeological site, archaeological investigation should be undertaken prior to the project and construction should not be commenced until the investigation s completed; and

Qualified professional staff should undertake continuous monitoring of the impact on cultural areas during both the construction and operational phases of the project. Further mitigation measures should be taken should adverse impact be identified.

6.1.9 Health wellbeing of communities


Health and well-being of communities may be affected by:

Spread of disease due to poor housekeeping and accumulation of domestic waste within the construction site;

Stagnant water may result in mosquitoes breeding; and Affected living standard and income of local residents.


HIV/AIDS will need to be brought to the attention of the contractors who will need to provide training and monitoring through an outside agency and will fund this as part of their bid documents or, alternatively, the Project Office could fund this directly through NGOs.

Leaflets, education seminars should be organized, in association with the local government and communities, to increase the awareness and knowledge on the HIV/AIDS.

6.1.10 Environmental emergency procedures

Environmental emergency procedures relate primarily to the event of accidental leaks, spills or emissions. Events related to adverse weather conditions shall be addressed through the Project Activity Safety Plan (PASP) as part of the Contractor’s Safety Plan, which shall be submitted to the DoE before commencement of project construction works. The Safety Plan shall be reviewed on regular basis and updated if necessary. The PASP shall include procedures on prevention of soil erosion during rainfall season.

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In the event that accidental leakage or spillage of diesel/chemicals/chemical wastes takes place, the following response procedures shall be followed immediately by the Contractor(s):

The person who has identified the leakage/spillage shall immediately check if anyone is injured and shall then inform the Contractor(s), DoE and MoW;

The Contractor(s) shall ensure any injured persons are treated and assess what has spilled/leaked;

Should the accidents / incidents generate serious environmental pollution or in the option of DoE, has the potential of resulting in serious environmental pollution problems (e.g spillage / leakage of toxic or chemicals, large scale spillage / leakage, or spillage / leakage into the nearby water bodies which are used for irrigation / portable water), the Contractor immediate inform to DoE;

In such cases, the Contractor(s) shall take immediate action to stop the spillage / leakage and divert the spilled / leaked liquid to a nearby non-sensitive areas;

The Contractor(s) shall arrange maintenance staff with appropriate protective clothing to clean up the chemicals/chemical waste. This may be achieved through soaking with sawdust (if the quantity of spillage/leakage is small), or sand bags (if the quantity is large); and/or using a shovel to remove the topsoil (if the spillage/leakage occurs on bare ground); and

Depending on the nature and extent of the chemical spill, evacuation of the activity site may be necessary.

Spilled chemicals must not be flushed to local surface drainage systems. Instead, sawdust or sandbags used for clean-up and removed contaminated soil shall be disposed of by following the procedures for chemical waste handling and disposal already described.

The possibility exists for environmental emergencies of an unforeseen nature to occur during the course of the construction and operational phases of the project. By definition, the nature of such emergencies cannot be known. Therefore, the Contractor(s) shall respond on a case-by-case basis to such emergencies and shall initiate event-specific measures in terms of notifications and reactions.

The Contractor(s) shall prepare a report on the incident detailing the accident, clean-up actions taken, any pollution problems and suggested measures to prevent similar accidents from happening again in future. The incident report shall then be submitted to the DoE and MoW for review and keep in the records.

The Contractor(s) shall ensure that all site staff members are aware of the above emergency response procedures through training.

6.2 Environmental and Social “Good Practices” for Contractors

The following information is intended solely as broad guidance to be used in conjunction with local and national regulations. Based on this information, environmental rules for contractors should be developed for each subproject, taking into account the project size, site characteristics, and location.

After choosing an appropriate site and design, construction activities can proceed. As these construction activities could cause significant impacts on and nuisances to surrounding

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areas, careful planning of construction activities is critical. Therefore the following rules (including specific prohibitions and construction management measures) should be incorporated into all relevant bidding documents, contracts, and work orders.

6.2.1 Prohibitions

The following activities are prohibited on or near the project site:

a. Cutting of trees for any reason outside the approved construction area;b. Hunting, fishing, wildlife capture, or plant collection; c. Use of unapproved toxic materials, including lead-based paints, asbestos, etc.d. Disturbance to anything with architectural or historical value;e. Building of fires; f. Use of firearms (except authorized security guards); andg. Use of alcohol by workers.

6.2.2 Construction Management Measures

a. Waste Management and Erosion:

Solid, sanitation, and, hazardous wastes must be properly controlled, through the implementation of the following measures:

Waste Management:

Minimize the production of waste that must be treated or eliminated; Identify and classify the type of waste generated. If hazardous wastes (including health

care wastes) are generated, proper procedures must be taken regarding their storage, collection, transportation and disposal;

Identify and demarcate disposal areas clearly indicating the specific materials that can be deposited in each; and

Control placement of all construction waste (including earth cuts) to approved disposal sites (>300 m from rivers, streams, lakes, or wetlands).Dispose in authorized areas all of garbage, metals, used oils, and excess material generated during construction, incorporating recycling systems and the separation of materials.

Maintenance:

Identify and demarcate equipment maintenance areas (>15m from rivers, streams, lakes or wetlands);

Ensure that all equipment maintenance activities, including oil changes, are conducted within demarcated maintenance areas; never dispose spent oils on the ground, in water courses, drainage canals or in sewer systems;

Identify, demarcate and enforce the use of within-site access routes to limit impact to site vegetation; and

Install and maintain an adequate drainage system to prevent erosion on the site during and after construction.

Erosion Control:

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Erect erosion control barriers around perimeter of cuts, disposal pits, and roadways; Spray water on dirt roads, cuts, fill material and stockpiled soil to reduce wind-induced

erosion, as needed; and Maintain vehicle speeds at or below 10mph within work area at all times.

Stockpiles and Borrow Pits:

Identify and demarcate locations for stockpiles and borrow pits, ensuring that they are 15 meters away from critical areas such as steep slopes, erosion-prone soils, and areas that drain directly into sensitive water bodies; and

Limit extraction of material to approved and demarcated borrow pits.

Site Cleanup:

Establish and enforce daily site clean-up procedures, including maintenance of adequate disposal facilities for construction debris.

b. Safety During Construction

The Contractor’s responsibilities include the protection of every person and nearby property from construction accidents. The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with all national and local safety requirements and any other measures necessary to avoid accidents, including the following:

Carefully and clearly mark pedestrian-safe access routes; If school children are in the vicinity, include traffic safety personnel to direct traffic during

school hours; Maintain supply of supplies for traffic signs (including paint, easel, sign material, etc.),

road marking, and guard rails to maintain pedestrian safety during construction; Conduct safety training for construction workers prior to beginning work; Provide personal protective equipment and clothing (goggles, gloves, respirators, dust

masks, hard hats, steel-toed, others) for construction workers and enforce their use; Post Material Safety Data Sheets for each chemical present on the worksite; Require that all workers read, or are read, all Material Safety Data Sheets. Clearly explain

the risks to them and their partners, especially when pregnant or planning to start a family. Encourage workers to share the information with their physicians, when relevant;

Ensure that the removal of asbestos-containing materials or other toxic substances be performed and disposed of by specially trained workers;

During heavy rains or emergencies of any kind, suspend all work; and Brace electrical and mechanical equipment to withstand seismic events during the

construction.

c. Nuisance and Dust Control

To control nuisance and dust the Contractor should:

Maintain all construction-related traffic at or below 15 mph on streets within 200 m of the site;

Maintain all on-site vehicle speeds at or below 10 mph;

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To the extent possible, maintain noise levels associated with all machinery and equipment at or below 90 db;

The period of work should be between 7:00 am to 6:00 pm in order to avoid any disturbance to the people who lives in the surrounding areas;

When the equipment can’t use along the canals (small space between houses and the canal), the constructors should use manual option with more workers;

In sensitive areas (including residential neighborhoods, hospitals, rest homes, etc.) more strict measures may need to be implemented to prevent undesirable noise levels;

Minimize production of dust and particulate materials at all times, to avoid impacts on surrounding families and businesses, and especially to vulnerable people;

Phase removal of vegetation to prevent large areas from becoming exposed to wind; Place dust screens around construction areas, paying particular attention to areas close to

housing, commercial areas, and recreational areas; Spray water as needed on dirt roads, cut areas and soil stockpiles or fill material; and Apply proper measures to minimize disruptions from vibration or noise coming from

construction activities.

d. Community Relations

To enhance adequate community relations the Contractor should:

Following the EA requirements, inform the population about construction and work schedules, interruption of services, traffic detour routes and provisional bus routes;

Limit construction activities at night. When necessary ensure that night work is carefully scheduled and the community is properly informed so they can take necessary measures;

At least five days in advance of any service interruption (including water, electricity, telephone, and bus routes) the community must be advised through postings at the project site, at bus stops, and in affected homes/businesses.

e. Chance Find Procedures for Culturally Significant Artifacts

The Contractor is responsible for familiarizing themselves with “Chance Finds Procedures”, in case culturally valuable materials are uncovered during excavation, including:

Stop work immediately following the discovery of any materials with possible archeological, historical, paleontological, or other cultural value, announce findings to project manager and notify relevant authorities;

Protect artifacts as well as possible using plastic covers, and implement measures to stabilize the area, if necessary, to properly protect artifacts

Prevent and penalize any unauthorized access to the artifacts Restart construction works only upon the authorization of the relevant authorities.

6.3 Environmental and Social Budget

Applying the methodology presented in the ESMF about the estimated budget for the prevention, mitigation and compensation of environmental and social impacts, the amount is US$ 147.824,50. In the next table shows the estimated budget for each project that is in function of the environmental risk level (Category).

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Table Nº 14Environmental and social budget

SubprojectEstimated Investment

Budget

Environmental Category

% for the Environmental management

Estimated budget(US$)

Drainage subprojects:a. Douglas Jones Canalb. North Side Canalc. Belama Phase 2 Canal (Maheais)d. Belama Phase 4 Canal (Bill Lindo)e. Cleaning drains Belama I, II and IIIf. Land Acquisition

Urban road subprojects:g. Belama Phase I: Alberto Hoy h. Belama Phase I: Juliet Soveranisi. Belama Phase IV: Access Road j. Belama Phase IV: Loop Road

Green Areas

1.914.896,92303.369,15963.116,00252.708,80218.300,00336.525,00

1.649.559,17227.101,92609.672,96999.793,35

250.000

BBBBB-

BBBB

2%2%2%4%2%

2%2%2%2%

38.297,906.067,4019.262,3010.108,404.366,00

32.991,204.542,00

12.193, 5019.995,90

TOTAL 7.725.218,17 147.824,50

This environmental amount for the mitigation measures should be include in the total amount of each subproject and it will confirm once the ECP for each subproject will be done.

Is important to mention that as part of the Project was identify investments in Green Areas in order to improve the life quality of the people that live in the surrounding area. This budget is US$ 250.000. Additionally, as part of the Street side drainage subprojects, was identifying some additional investment: side-walk, and cycle paths, that also will improve the life quality of the Belama community. This budget was included in the total budget of each subproject.

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7. ANALYSIS OF THE INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY AND

STRENGHTENING PLAN7.1 Institutional Capacity

The Ministry of Works is the institution responsible for the development of infrastructure in Belize. This institution includes in the project cycle the environmental and social aspects in order to comply with the national environmental law and to assure the quality of the projects that the Ministry supports.

Is important to mention that the MoW doesn’t have any environmental specialist as part of the technical staff, but in the cases of multilateral financings DoE assign an environmental specialist to support the Ministry along the cycle project, especially during the construction to follow-up the implementation of the Environmental Compliance Plan (ECP). In this respect the DoE has committed to have a dedicated technician assigned to conduct monitoring of project works on a monthly basis. As part of the institutional strengthening, the Project includes a budget for this specific task. As mention before, this mechanism has been used in another infrastructure projects and was a very good experience.

This Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) developed for the Project allows MoW to formalize and gather the current status and thinking on how to guide, steer, advice, overview and supervise all environmental and social considerations in coordination with DoE. The ESMF covers all issues of importance for the road and drainage projects during all stages of the project cycle. Additionally, this ESMF will improve the environmental and social management of the sector because this instrument could be applying in other Projects that the Ministry supports.

Is important to mention that the DoE is familiarized with the use and implementation of this kind of management instrument (ESMF) because the Department has participated in the preparation of this instrument in others institution as for example with Belize Social Investment Fund – BSIF.

7.2 Environmental and Social Strengthening Plan

As mention in the safeguards analysis (Chapter 4), Belize has a very good environmental national law and institutions to assure an adequate environmental management during the cycle project. The DoE was legally established by the enactment of the Environmental Protection Act in 1992, and is the institution responsible to assure the compliance of the Environmental Regulations. The implementation of other Projects financed by the World Bank (WB), Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), and also by IDB, confirms the capacity of

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the DoE to manage the environmental and social aspects, and the use of Management Frameworks in order to comply with the Environmental and Social Policies of those institutions. Nerveless, is important to improve the capacity building of the DoE in terms of project supervision and monitoring.

In this context, following is proposed some strengthening activities to will be finance by the FMIP Project during the implementation. The responsibility of the implementation of these activities is the Department of Environmental of the MNRE. The total amount of this support is US$ 70.000.

- Workshop in Project Supervision and Monitoring in Belize. Is expecting to contract a consultancy with an expert of this thematic. This Workshop will be address to all stakeholder involve in the construction of transport infrastructure. Amount: US$ 30.000.

- Support and coordination for the monitoring and follow-up of the Project. This activity consists in finance operating expenses for the dedicated technician, subsistence and offsetting fuel cost of transportation for duration of Project to the environmental and social monitoring and follow-up of the subprojects. Amount: US$ 20.000.

- Tools (hardware and software) for the evaluation and monitoring of the projects. Amount: US$ 15.000.

- Participation in the International Congress of the Latin-American Society of Environmental Units of the Transport Sector that will be developed in Colombia – Cartagena in November 2011. Amount: US$ 5.000.

This support will be address to the DoE, MoW and BCC, and consist in to finance activities to improve the capacity building of these institution.

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8. PUBLIC CONSULTATIONIn compliance with the Bank’s Policy on Disclosure of Information (OP-102), was presented in a workshop with the participation of the stakeholders involve in the Project.

This workshop was developed on June 7, 2011, in the IDB offices with the participation of the following institutions:

- Ministry of Works;- Department of Environment- City Council of Belize City- Others

In Annex Nº 1 is presented the list of participants.

Additionally the ESMR as well the ESMF developed during the project preparation are including in the web page of the MoW and IDB (www.iadb.org).

Is important to mention that the Technical Design Studies that will be developed by each subprojects and include the Environmental Compliance Plan of each one, will be also disclose in MoW and IDB web pages once these documents will be developed.

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9. COMPLIANCE OF THE LOCAL REGULATION

The Project complies with the country environmental laws and regulations, including national obligations established under ratified Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEA).

As mention before, Belize has a very good environmental national law and institutions to assure an adequate environmental management during the cycle project. The Environmental Protection Act (EPA), passed in 1992 and adopted in 1993, and revised edition in 2000, is the most comprehensive piece of environmental legislation in Belize. The law demonstrates the commitment of the Government of Belize to the protection and preservation of Belize’s natural heritage to ensure that exploitation of the resources is consistent with maintaining ecological balance. An entire section, Part V, of the EPA is devoted to Environmental Impact Assessment. The Department of the Environment (DoE) was legally established by the enactment of the Environmental Protection Act in 1992. It is headed by a Chief Environmental Officer responsible to the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment (MNRE). The DoE is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Act and the regulations made under it; and for taking necessary actions to enforce its provisions.

Additionally of this legal and institutional framework, the implementation of other Projects financed by the World Bank (WB), Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and also by IDB, was strength the capacity building of the DoE. In this sense, the ESMF developed by the Project takes into account the Management Frameworks developed for these other initiatives.

Once the Technical Design Studies that includes the Environmental Compliance Plan (ECP) for each subproject will be developed, the ECP will send to the Department of Environment for its approval (Environmental License).

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10. REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE IN THE LEGAL AGREEMENT

Since this ESMR is the Bank document that establishes the technical elements of the Environmental and Social compliance for the Project, following present the key proposed environmental and social requirements that need to be included in the Project Agreement to comply with Bank safeguard policies.

10.1 During the life of the loan: The Bank will require that the MoW, comply with each of the following requirements:

a. All applicable environmental, social, health and safety, and labor of Belize regulatory;b. All requirements associated with any environmental, social, health and safety, and labor

related permits, authorizations, or licenses that apply to the Project;c. All environmental, social, health and safety, and labor requirements of the Project

contracts and any subsequent modifications;d. All aspects and components of all of the Project’s environmental, health and safety, social

and labor documents;e. All aspect presented in the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF)

developed for the Project during the preparation stage;f. Consult with IDB before approving or implementing any and all substantive changes to the

Operation (including its environmental and social management and mitigation plans) or its timetable which could potentially have negative environmental or social effects;

g. Send written notice of any noncompliance with any environmental, health and safety, social and labor requirement of the loan agreement and any significant environmental, social, labor, health and safety accident, impact, event, claim or material complaint;

h. Ensure that the MoW contractors hired for construction and operation activities comply with the environmental, labor, social and health and safety requirements of the loan; and

i. Implement ongoing information disclosure and consultation activities related to environmental, labor, social, and health and safety aspects of the Project, including disclosure of Environmental Compliance Plans.

Finally, during the life of the Loan, the MoW must prepare and submit the Environmental Compliance Plan of each subproject that will be financed by the Project in form, content and frequency acceptable to IDB.

10.2 Eligibility conditions for new subprojects:

In order to assure an adequate environmental and social management of the Project during the implementation, agreed with the Bank, the subproject should comply with the following eligibility conditions:

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a. If the subproject is classified as Category B or C, according with the classification established in the ESMF and the national law; and

b. If the subproject is located in a sensitive areas, but the subproject do not cause permanent direct or indirect effects of the natural habitats and the positive impact are significant more higher than the negative impacts of the sensitive area;

Additionally, to include a new subproject in the pipeline, it should have the following environmental and/or social instruments and documents:

a. Environmental Categorization Form (ECF) included in the ESMF of the Project;b. Technical design including the Environmental Compliance Plan (ECP) with the respective

budget, schedule and responsibilities for the environmental and social measures; andc. Resettlement/Compensation Action Plan if the subproject proposes affect houses or land,

according with the Bank’s Resettlement Policy including in the ESMF.

Finally, the Project won’t finance subprojects mention in the Exclusion Project List (EPL) presented in the ESMF:

a. Sub-projects that would harm or utilize products made from endangered species, including species identified in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES);

b. Sub-projects that would destroy wetlands including wetlands listed under the International Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar Convention);

c. Sub-projects that would harm protected spaces as identified on UNESCO’s World Heritage List or other protected spaces, such as national parks, botanical gardens, etc. as designated by national governments;

d. Sub-projects involving construction of facilities such as day-care centres, schools, health care centres, emergency shelters in marginal areas including (i) zones designated by planning authorities as unsuitable for construction such as volcano exclusion zones, and (ii) areas highly prone to land sliding, otherwise unstable ground, areas at high risk to flooding, storm surge, coastal erosion or active earthquake faults.

e. Sub-projects that would prevent the continued use of areas or resources those are of unique local/traditional value; and

f. Sub-projects that would discriminate on the basis of sex or gender.

10.3 Follow-up System:

In order to verify the good environmental and social management during the Project implementation and specifically in the subprojects execution, the following requirement agreed with the MoW should be present:

a. Monthly reports with up-date information about the ECP implementation. These documents should be developed by the DoE using the format “Environmental Monitoring Report - EMR” included in the ESMF;

b. Final reports with the results of the ECP implementation once the subproject will be done. These documents should be developed by the DoE using the format “Environmental Final Report - EFR” included in the ESMF; and

c. If is the case, the EMRs and EFRs should include information about the implementation of the Resettlement/Compensation Action Plans.

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ANNEX

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Annex Nº 1: Workshop developed in Belize City to present the ESMR

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Annex Nº 2: Maps of the SubprojectsAnnex Nº 2.1: Map of Douglas Jones Canal

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Annex Nº 2.2: Map of North Side Canal

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Annex Nº 2.2: Map of Belama 3 Canal (Meheais’s)

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Annex Nº 2.4: Map of Belama 4 Canal (Bill Lindo)

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Annex Nº 2.5: Map of Belama Urban Streets

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Annex Nº 3: Environmental Categorization Form of each SubprojectsAnnex Nº 3.1: ECF Douglas Jones Canal

ECFENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORIZATION FORM

1. GENERAL INFORMATIONProject name: Drainage: Douglas Jones Canal

Location: Belize City - Sector: Belize City North side- District:

Evaluator name: Marco ZambranoIDB Consultant

Date of field visit: April 2011

2. THE PROJECT

General purpose of the Project: The purpose of this subproject is the construction of the new link which will be concrete lined and cover from Freetown Street to Calle al Mar.

Specific purpose of the project:- Lined and covered canal- Excavations and road restoration- Green area improves- Others

3. TYPE OF PROJECT

Type of subproject:

Drainage Rural or urban road Water and sanitation Others

Classification applying the Pre-Categorization Table: (Annex 2)

Pre-Category “1”: Full EIA (1) Pre-Category “2”: Screening (2) Pre-Category “3”: No requirements (3)

4. SITE SENSITIVITYHIGH MODERATE LOW

National Park or Protected Area in the DIA – MNRE

High Index of biodiversity in the DIA – L. Holdridge, 1978

High degree of endemism in the DIA – CITES

High danger of environmental degradation (deforestation, others.) in the DIA

Mountainous topography (> 35% of slope) when is anticipated the enlargement or new construction of road

Vulnerable Zones to natural disasters (floods, earthquake, other)

Cross sensitive or critical ecosystems (wetlands, mangrove swamps, primary or secondary forests, other) - MNRE

Affect people for resettlement (more than 200 peoples)

Zones recognized as ethnic groups or vulnerable populations in the DIA

Presence of cultural and historical sites in the DIA

Protected Areas in the IIA (Buffer) – MNRE

Moderate index f biodiversity - L. Holdridge, 1978

Moderate degree of endemism – CITES

Moderate danger of environmental degradation (deforestation, hunt, others.)

Wavy topography (15 to 35% of slope) when is anticipated the enlargement or new construction of road

Moderate risk to natural disasters (floods, earthquake, others)

Affect people for resettlement (less than 200 peoples)

Zones recognized as ethnic groups area or vulnerable populations in the IIA

Presence of cultural and historical site in the IIA

Intervened areas out of zones national parks or buffer areas - MNRE

Low biodiversity degree - L. Holdridge, 1978

Low degree of endemism – CITES

Low danger of environmental degradation (deforestation, hunt, etc.)

Flat topography (<15% of slove), when is anticipate enlargement or new construction road

Zones with low risk to natural disasters (floods, earthquake, other)

No resettlement requires Absence of cultural and

historic site Absence of ethnical groups

Site Sensitivity: LOW

5. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CATEGORIZATION

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Category A:Those projects with HIGH environmental/social risk, because the project influence area presents high level of sensibility and the civil works are of such a magnitude of which they can alter the natural environment, biodiversity, the economic organization and his cultural property.

Category B:Those projects with MODERATE environmental/social risk, because the project influence area presents moderate level of sensibility, nevertheless the civil works are not of big magnitude. The environmental and social impacts that can appear in this type of projects are easily identifiable.

Category C:Those projects with LOW environmental/social risk with the execution of the works. The natural environment, the biodiversity, the population and the cultural property is not in risk

Matrix N° 2Environmental and Social Categorization

Pre-Category

Site SensitivityHigh Moderate Low

1 A A A2 A B B3 B B C

6. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL STUDIES REQUIRED BY THE NATIONAL LAW

Category A: Category B:Category C:

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Environmental Compliance Plan (ECP) No requires environmental and social studies

7. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS REQUIREMENTS

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Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) Ethnics Group Development Plan (EGDP) Cultural Property Protection Plan (CPPP) Others: _______________________________

8. MAP PROJECT

9. OBSERVATIONS No significant environmental and social impacts are identified in this subproject. The environmental negative

impacts will present during the construction but it will be temporal; Especial measures should take into account during the construction specially for the traffic affectation and for the

noise and dust that could be affect to the people in the surrounding area; and The complementary works to improve the green area of the existing park and the reforestation along the Calle Al

Mar will be a very positive environmental and social impact.

Annex Nº 3.2: ECF North Side Canal

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1. GENERAL INFORMATIONProject name: Drainage: North Side Canal

Location: Belize City - Sector: Belize City North side- District:



2. THE PROJECT

General purpose of the Project: Rehabilitation and cleaning-out of the existing concrete lined canal.

Specific purpose of the project:- Cleaning-out- Others

3. TYPE OF PROJECT

Type of subproject:



Pre-Category “1”: Full EIA Pre-Category “2”: Screening Pre-Category “3”: No requirements






























5. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CATEGORIZATIONCategory A:

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Those projects with HIGH environmental/social risk, because the project influence area presents high level of sensibility and the civil works are of such a magnitude of which they can alter the natural environment, biodiversity, the economic organization and his cultural property.




Pre-Category







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8. MAP PROJECT

9. OBSERVATIONS The main potential negative impact is in relation with the final disposition of the sedimentation during the

cleaning-out of the existing canal; Is important to review the illegal connection of sewage water along the canal; and The ECP should identify some additional investment as green areas or recreational area along the existing

canal.

Annex Nº 3.3: ECF Belama Phase II Canal (Meheia’s)

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1. GENERAL INFORMATIONProject name: Drainage: Belama 2 Canal (Meheai’s)

Location: Belize City - Sector: Belama Phase II- District:



2. THE PROJECT

General purpose of the Project: Construction of a concrete lined covered canal in the existing open canal (north side of the Northern Highway) and the construction of a new concrete lined covered canal (south side of the Northern Highway).

Specific purpose of the project:- North side: 231 m, and 1,5 x 1,5 of section- South side: 492 m, and 1,5 x 1,5 of section- Others

3. TYPE OF PROJECT

Type of subproject:

































5. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CATEGORIZATIONCategory A:Those projects with HIGH environmental/social risk,

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because the project influence area presents high level of sensibility and the civil works are of such a magnitude of which they can alter the natural environment, biodiversity, the economic organization and his cultural property.




Pre-Category







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8. MAP PROJECT

9. OBSERVATIONS

During the site visit was recommended that the south part of the canal do not affect some housing located in the proposed project. The canal will be construct along the street in order to avoid this affectations;

Additionally was recommend to use the covered canal proposed in the south side as a side-walk in order to have better access for the people who lives in the Belama phase 4 area.

Annex Nº 3.4: ECF Belama Phase IV Canal (Bill Lindo)

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1. GENERAL INFORMATIONProject name: Drainage: Belama Phase 4 Canal (Bill Lindo)

Location: Belize City - Sector: Belama Phase IV- District:



2. THE PROJECT

General purpose of the Project: Construction of a concrete lined canal in the existing open canal (north side of the Northern Highway); construction of cross box culvert under Northern Highway; and open earthen canal.

Specific purpose of the project:- North side: 110 m, and 1,5 x 1,5 of section- South side: 394 m, and 1,5 x 1,5 of section- Others

3. TYPE OF PROJECT

Type of subproject:





















Sensitive areas in the IIA (mangroves) Affect people for resettlement (less

than 200 peoples) Zones recognized as ethnic groups

area or vulnerable populations in the IIA






Flat topography (<15% of slope), when is anticipate enlargement or new construction road




Site Sensitivity: MODERATE


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Pre-Category







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8. MAP PROJECT

9. OBSERVATIONS During the site visit was observed that canal proposed will be lined close to a mangrove area. In this sense was

recommended avoid any mangroves affectation during the construction. The canal will construct in the existing right of way of the existing urban road.

The extension of the canal proposed will connect in existing natural canalAnnex Nº 3.5: ECF Urban road in Albert Hoy

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1. GENERAL INFORMATIONProject name: Urban Road: Albert Hoy

Location: Belize City - Sector: Belama Phase 1- District:



2. THE PROJECT

General purpose of the Project: The purpose of this subproject is the rehabilitation of 60% of length of the Albert Hoy Street to paved standard

Specific purpose of the project:- Cleaning of longitudinal drainage; - Concrete lined and covered side drain and side-walk- Bike path; Green-areas- Installations of access culverts for driveways

3. TYPE OF PROJECT

Type of subproject:



































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Pre-Category







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8. MAP PROJECT

9. OBSERVATIONS No environmental and social impacts was identify The subproject includes some additional work that will benefit for the people located in the surrounding area. Special measures should take into account during the construction to avoid negative impacts for the population

in the surrounding area (noise and dust)

Annex Nº 3.6: ECF Urban road Belama Phase 1 (Juliet Soberanis)

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1. GENERAL INFORMATIONProject name: Urban Road: Access/Link road




2. THE PROJECT

General purpose of the Project: The purpose of the subproject is upgrading to paved standard with a double surface dress treatment (include some clay fill)

Specific purpose of the project:- Excavation of new longitudinal side drains and

disposal of spoil; - Installation of access culverts for driveways; and

construction of concrete side drain and side walk

3. TYPE OF PROJECT

Type of subproject:



































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Pre-Category







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8. MAP PROJECT

9. OBSERVATIONS

No environmental and social impacts was identify Special measures should take into account during the construction to avoid negative impacts for the population


Annex Nº 3.7: ECF Access/Link road in Phase IV

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1. GENERAL INFORMATIONProject name: Urban Road: Access/Link road




2. THE PROJECT





3. TYPE OF PROJECT

Type of subproject:



































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Pre-Category







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8. MAP PROJECT

9. OBSERVATIONS

No environmental and social impacts was identify Special measures should take into account during the construction to avoid negative impacts for the population


Annex Nº 3.8: ECF Loop road in Phase IV

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1. GENERAL INFORMATIONProject name: Urban Road: Loop road




2. THE PROJECT





3. TYPE OF PROJECT

Type of subproject:


































5. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CATEGORIZATIONCategory A:Those projects with HIGH environmental/social risk, because the project influence area presents high level of

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sensibility and the civil works are of such a magnitude of which they can alter the natural environment, biodiversity, the economic organization and his cultural property.




Pre-Category







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8. MAP PROJECT

9. OBSERVATIONS No environmental and social impacts was identify The existing road is in very bad conditions of transitability. The correct demarcation of the road could improve the

urban space. Additional services (water, sanitations, others) should be coordinated with the Council City. Special measures should take into account during the construction to avoid negative impacts for the population


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