El467 BACOLOD - KABANICALAN ROAD 1 0 ( Bacolod - San Enrique Section)

XSACOL,OI) - ICABANI(ALAN ROAD ( Uacolod - San 13iriquc Scction)

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 . 1 Brief Inti-oduclion

'Thc Environmental Impact Assessrncnt (EIA) Study of the proposed Bacolod - ICabanIcalan Road (Bacolod - San Enrique Section) Project is presented in the form of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) document to secure an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) in accordance with the requirement of the revised rules and rcgu lations for the EIS System en1 bodied in the DENR's Department Adn~inistrativc Ordcr (11.40) No. 96 -37.

1.2 Bricf Description of Mcihodology

'I'lic preparations of the EIS was carried out through the collection of primary and secondary data obtained from various sources sucl~ as envirollniental reporls, provillcial and municipal profiles, ~ncdiuni tern1 development plans, orlicr publisl~cd rcports and Ieasibility studies undertalten by the DI'WI-1. Site illspections and actual interviews with affected persons provided first hand information. Elldorsernent from tlle LGU's and public consultation documents were also gathered to establish the s~1pp01-t ncedcd for the proposed project.

1.3 Scopc and Liinitatioln of the EIS study

'file project involves wicicning or tlie existing two-lane road from Bacolod Cily to Sail Enriquc town proper. Thc BIA study focuses on the entire stretch of tlie road exccpt in areas wl~cre tl~ere are existing ongoing works under tlie Regular Infrastructure Projects of tlie Bago and Bacolod City District Ellgineering Orfices. The stitdy also talces into consideration the social and pllysical impacts of the project specifically on affectcd Saniilics and structures due to widening.

1.4 Project Description and Scope of Work

'The project involves widening oftlie existing two-lane road into four-lane road (Portland Concretc Cemcn~ Pavement or Asphalt Concrete Pavement). Total length of l l ~ c project road is 35.10 ltm. slarling at Jtrn 4 t - 500 at the Bacolod Airport and ends at I<nl 37 + 000 at Sat1 Enrique town proper. ( Note that there are some ongoing worlts along the road scction and these are considered exeluptions from this project) The road generally runs parallel to the shoreline of Guimaras Strait, west of Negros Occidental. The project road is classilied as a national road.

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Aside l io~n pavcment upgrading, other scope of work are bridge rehabilitation1 improvemcnt ancl construction and drainage iniprove~nent.

1.5 Brief Description of Baseline Enviro~l~ne~l ta l Conditioll

The Bacolod - lcabanltalan Road project, in particular the Bacolod - San Enriquc Sectioc starts at the terninus of Araneta Street right after the airport exit gate and onwards passing Barangay Sumag (part of Bacolod City), Bago City and the Municipalities of I'~~lupanclan, Valladolid and terriiiriates at San Enrique. Entire stretch of the road is characterized as flat to rolling in some areas. Prominent in these areas are trees and other perennials on both sides orthe road. Rich agricultural lands are also visible in the area.

'I'he project road is connccted with the Valleher~noso - Sari Enr iq~~e cross lsland Link, which fiunctions as an interprovincial road ror the Negros lsland provinces. It also fornls past of tlie Bacolod South Road, which is classified as North - South bacltbone of the country's arterial road network.

Since the project involves widening, it is expected that there will be minimal displacement o r structures and other perennials, substantial trees to be cut and tc~nporary loss of vegetative cover due to road cut design.

'I'hc existing road is in good to moderate co~lditio~i and ~nostly in flat terrain. l'he traffic co~idition of the area is now becoming a problc~il and it is expected that traffic situation will aggravate in tlic near future.

1.6 Sutnlnary of Project Impacts

'I'able below shows Summary Matrix of l s s~~es and Impacts

ISSUES

Land acquisition, Damage to structures and properties, Loss of properties

due to

during co~~s t r~~c t i on

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'Traffic obstr~~ction

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Recruitment of labor for the construction of

IMPACTS

1. For~nal and informal setl.lers will be affected by the project.

2. Com~nercial structures and other perennials will be affected by the project.

Trees and vegetation will be C L I ~ to givc way to tlie road construction.

increased level of dust, air and noise level during construction.

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Increased level of traffic volu~nc during construction.

E~nployrnent of local-

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I'rcscncc of utility lincs within tlic I<ROW Utility lilies will be transferred oi~tsidc the RROW

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Inappropriate disposal of spoils and Incidence of dumping spoils and construction wastc materials along slopes or gullies or in areas

not specified by the Engineer.

I Incidents of quarrying in 1,011-designated quarry sites.

Inappropriate quarrying

/ Soil erosio11

Incidents of violations of sound

I Incidents of landslides / sco~~r i~ ig

environmenta~ quarry practices. I

1.7 Matrix of Environmental Managenrcnt Plan (EMP) and Enviroll~lielltal Monitoring Plan

Sce Chapter 7 for the Ei~viron~~~ental Illanagement Plan and Monitoring Plan

1.8 Traffic Management Plan1

See Chapter 8 for the Traffic Management Plan

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2. INTRODUCTION

'l'lic I'roject 1'1.0poiicnt is thc Department oP Public Works and tlighway (DPWI I), IBItD-PMO, with address at 2"d street, J'ort Area Manila, Contact person is Director Baliamen P. Mainainte, Telephone Nun~ber 304-30-00 loc. 378213793 .

Tlic Govcrnmcnt of the Philippines has obtained a loan from the World Bank Sor assistance in 111ianci1ig thc National Road I~nprove~nent and Management Program (NRIMP) of the DPWH. The Bacolod - Kabanltalan Iioad, (Bacolod San Enriqi~e Section) is OIIC of the projects being considcrcd under the proposed IBRD- assisted NlilMP Program whose objcctive is to be establish an environmentally, socially and l'inanc~ally sustainable management syslern for an improved National Roads Systc~ii.

2.2.3 Access to the Pro%jcct Area

The provillce is accessible to key cities like Manila, Cebu and Davao through air and sca. Tlie project area call be reach through air and sea. Travel time from Manila is approximately 55 millirtes by air and 24 ours by boat.

2.2 EIA Pl'KOL4CH AND METWODOLJOGY

'l'lic preparation of this docu~nent was carricd out through collection of primary and sccondary data or enviro~~i~lental condition obtained during visit to thc project alxa and to various agencies concerned.

o Socio Eco~iomic Prifiles ii.0111 the Municipal Planning Develop~iient Coodiiiator (MI'DC)

o Project related data from the PMO-Feasibility Studies, R-PMO o Geo-hazard datdmap from the Mines and Geoscience Bureau o NlPAS data from DENR-EMB Region V1 o Various Maps from NAMRlA o Prill~ary data obtained on-site through investigation, survey and

i~lterview 0 Some base l i~~e data were talcen from the ElAPO data base

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2.3 EIA L'PBOCESS DOCUMENTATION

EJA Preparation anad Review l'rocedurcs

I . 'To implement the rcquiremcnls ol'the EIS System, the DPWH conducted lhc Initial Screening process prior to scoping to identiry whether the proposed pro-iccl is an Environmentally Critical Project or not.

2. Since the project involve the widening of the existing two lane to Sour lane road, thc proposed project is covered under the EIS system.

3. A I'icld vcriiication was conducted for the entire stretch of the road projccl in coordination with the DENR Regional Orfice. It included inputs Trom the locallaffccted communities, DEhIR Regional Oflices, LGUs, concerned government agencies ancl other concerned project stalteholders. '1-lie lield verification was conducted to:

a) Identify the significant environmental management issues to be addrcsscdlresolved in the conduct of the EIA; fonnulalion of m i t i g a t i n g l e n l ~ a n c e ~ measures and implementation of environmcntal management activities

b) Serve as the terms and conditions of work sub~nitted to the DENR and to bc reviewed by the members of the EIA Review Co~n~llittee (EIARC), barring exceptional or unroreseen changes in local conditions at the proposed project site

Note: The above EIA process is described schematically in the attached EIA I'rocess Flowchart (Annex 3) of the Me~norandu~n of Agreement Between DPWI I and DENR.

NAME: ROSEMARIE B. D E L ROSAlilO IIOSITION: SUPERVISING ENVT. MNGT. SPECIALlST, DPW1-I-EIAPO FIELD OF EXPERTICE: Inlpact Assessment and Mitigation

(Environmental Management Plan) DUTIES: Supervision of Preparation of EIA Report

a. EIA Approach and Methodology b. Delinition ofthe Scope and Limitation orthe EIA

Study c. EIA Stildy Schedule

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N/ln/Il1:: WILFRED0 F'. GALANG 1)OSI'I'ION: ENGINEER 111, NCR(DI'W1 I)-Planning and Design FIELD OF EXPEIZTICE: Planning, Design, and Constri~ction

Supervisio~~ oT lnllastructure Projccls DUTIES: Preparation and Documentatio~i ol'EIA Report

a. DPW1-I Coordination with Government and 1Von- Government Agcncics

b. Proicct 'Tech17ical 1,iason and Communicatio~~

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3.0 I'IIOJECT DESCRIPTION

2. I'rojcct 1,ocation

3. I1ro.jcct Proponelit

Contact Person

Ilcsignation

Address

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BACOLOD -KAUANKALAN ROAD ( L3acolod - San Enriq~ie Section)

I'rovince of Ncgros Occidental

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Dir. Baliamen P. Mamainte. CESO 111

Project Director, PMO - IBKD

PMO-IBIID, DPWtl 2'ld Street, Port Area, Manila

'I'lic DPWI-I - Eiivil-oilmenlal Impact Assesslncnt Project Office (EIAI'O) in coordination with the PMO-1BRD and Mr. David Zoellner, NRlMP Consultant conducted Lhe cnvironmental i~iipact study of this projcct.

3.1 RATIONALE

a,) Provide faster transporl facility to /from Bacolod City along coastal area of western Ncgros.

b.) Augment traffic capacity by widening the road. c.) Enhance agricultural productivity and dcvclopment of potential tourist spots in the

area. d.) Improved access will encourage i~ivestors to put up business that will yicld

employment.

3.2 PROJECT ALTERNATIVES

3.3.1 Road Rehabilitation Scenarios

I~nprovcment of the road will case the traffic in the area, and boost thc economy oS the region. At any rate, it will also have a negative effect on the glowing trees, these tl-ccs will be cut i n ordcr to attain the standard width of the proposed road widening.

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3.2.2 'I'lie Alternative Transport Modes

Transport Modes are by boat and by air, in order to travel by air going to any part of the Philippines, thc Uacolod - Kabanltalan road is the best way to rcach the airport 1.1-0111 the southern part of the provice. The only airport in the island is found in Bacolod City.

The oilier routes are thc Bacolod South By-Pass road which is also included in the rchabilitation project. The second alternative is the dilapidated road going to abandoned old Bago Bridge locatcd at Sta. 23 + 317 o r the Bacolocl South I<abanltalan Road.

3.2.3 The Road Design Alternatives

The proposed Design is to widened the existing road into Sour lane road by concrete pavcment (I'CC). Slopc stabilization work will also included in the work plan and existing dilapidated concrete pave~iient will also be replace.

3.2.4 Operation and Maintenance Alternatives

The District Office of the DPWI-1 will cover all the necessary maintena~~ce during operation of this road as soon as 1he project is ofiicially turned over to the Disll.ict. 'I'he pro.ject is also covered by warranty of about 1 year after completion prior to tul-nover of the prqject.

: 3.3 PROJECT LOCATHOW

3.3.1 Gencl-a1 Profile of the Project Areal Existing conditiori

The prqject lies on the western part oSNegros Occidental Province. It passes Iliro~~gli two cities; Bacolod City and Bago City and the Municipalities of Pul~~pandan, Valladolid and Sa~ i Enrique, Negros Occidental is one of the Five Provinces that colnpose Western Visayas or Region VI. It is located in the Northwester11 portion of Negros Island at the Central Port of the Philippines Archipelago. Bounded on the Nol-ll~ by the Visayai~ sea and on the south by the Sulu Sea. The technical location of Negros Occidental is as follows:

Northern ( Location ) Eastern ( Departure )

Existiilg Situation of tlk Project Area

The 35.10 l<m project road starts at It111 4 + 500, at the Bacolod Airport, and ends at l<m 37 + 000, i n San Enrique town proper. The road generally runs parallel to the shoreline of Gui~naras Srait, west of Negros Occidental. The project road is a national

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road by classilication and is divided into 5 homogeneous sections as iollows:

Sectiorl 1. Bacolod Airport - Juaction Bacolod Circulnferer~tial Road

This road starts at ltni 4+500, Bacolod Airport and elids at Itin 7+200, Junction o r circumferential road bctwecn ?';ngub and Su~nag Towns in Bacolod.

This road section is past of the national road with an approxi~nate length of about 2.7 1<1ii. It passcs through an even and flat terrain with land use on both sidcs bcing urban 'The entire strctcli is asphalt paved wit11 a carriageway width or 7.60 In. T l ~ e shoulders arc gravel based wieh a uniform width of 2.50 in.

There are two (2) bridges in this road section posting an aggregate length of about 21.1 111.

Scctiori 2. Junction Circulnfcrential Road - Surnag

'I'his road starts at Itm 7+200, junction of circumlcrential road and ends at Ian 9+600, in Sumng town proper.

'This road section is part of the national road with an approximate length of about 2.4 km. It traverses even and llat terrain with urban areas on both sides of the road. The whole road section is paved width asphalt with a carriageway width of 7.60 m. The shoulders are gsavel with a uniform width of2.50 111. Since this section 1s located in a urban area roadside congestion is moderate to high. 'I here are four (4) bridges in tliis section with an aggregate length of 162.7 111. 'I'he Pahanocoy -1 & -2 br~dges are recommended for widening through the construction ofan additional two lanes. Tlie remaining bridges will be left unaltered.

Section 3. Surnag - Sago City

'lliis road starts at km. 91-600, Surnag Town proper and ends at kni + 700, ju~iction at Hago City.

'Tlils road section is part of the national road with an approximate length of about 9.1 km. It traverses predominantly flat terrain with urban and agricultural areas co~nbiried on both sidcs of the road. Tlie whole stretch is paved with asphalt with a carriageway width of 7.60 111. shoulders are gravel based with a uniforni width of 2.50 m. Jtoad sidc friction is moderate.

'I'here are three (3) bridges in this road seeti011 porting an aggregate Ic~igtli of about 66.7 111. The bridges are recommended for widening.

Section 4. Bago City - Valladolid I

- 'This road starts at ktn. 18+700, junction at Sago Coty and ends at km 31 -t 200, in Valldolid town proper. It is of note that the kilolneter posts are incorrect on occasior!

I with l<m 22 = kni 24 and 1.3 km distance between km 27 and Ian 28. J The road scction is part of the national road, with an approximate length of about 10.8

Itm. It traverses evenly flat terrain with urban and agricullural land use on both sides

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of the road. 7'hc wliole stretch is asphalt paved with a carriageway width of 6. I 111 to 7.3 111. The shoulders arc gravel based with widths ranging fro111 1.0 to 2.0 111. The roadsidc friction in tliis scction is light to moderate.

l'liel-e are four (4) bridges in this road sectio~i with an aggregate length of 391 m. ,Three (3) of these bridges including Bago Bridge which is 290 In. long have insufi?cient widtli for b u r lanes while the last one namely I-Ii~iiuang Bridge has structured damage witli steel bars being exposed and corroded.

Sectioi~ 5. Valladolid - San Enriqoe

'I'his road starts at l i~n 3 1 + 200, IN Valladolid town proper and cnds at lk~n 370 t- 000 in San Enrique.

'lhis road section is part of the national road with an approximate length of 5.8 km. It traverses unirormly flat terrain with agricultural to urban type land use. The whole road is paved with asphalt witli a carriageway width of 7.30 In. Shoulders arc gravel based with a uniform width of 2.0 111. The roadside friction in this section is ~nodcratc to heavy.

There are no bridge crossing in this section.

3.3.2 Proposed Improvements

Based 011 the rcsult o r the preliminary engineering analysis and design, the proposed improvements or tlie prqject road consists of pavement upgrading, bridge construction and reliabilitation and drainage improvement.

The followi~ig are the recommended improvements for each road section: I

" I * Alternative 1: AC overlay (50 nini) 011 existing pavenient witliout widening I

1 * Alternalivc 2: PCC constructio~i (230 mni) on cxisting pavement 1 Additional 2-lanes with PCC pavement (230 mm) ' I I

* Alternative 3: AC overlay (50 ~ n m ) on existing pavement Additional 2-lanes with AC pavement (100 mm) i

It is proposcd that thc shoulders be resurfaced with gravel surface course for all alternatives.

Section 1. 13acolod Airport - Jct. Bacolod Circonferential Road

Roadway imp~.ovement : km 4 + 500 - Ian 7 + 200 Alternatives I , 2 and 3

Bridge improvement: widening by additional two lanes RCDG within tlie total length of 15 linear mcters and confor~iis to roadway improvement alternatives 2 and 3.

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PILIOPOSEII UIIIDGE STRUCTURE

Sccction 2. Bacolod Circumferential Road - Suinag Section

Roadway improvements : lcrn 7 + 200 - 9 + 600 Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 It is proposed that the shoulders be resurfaced with gravel surface cource.

Bridge i~iiproveiiient : Widening by additional 2-lanes RCDG within the total length 01-22 linear nieters and confornis to roadway i~nprove~nent alternative 2 and 3.

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Section1 3. Sunnag - Bago City Sectiotl

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Roadway improvements : lcm 9 + 600 - km 18 + 700 Altclnatives 1, 2 and 3

Bridge improve~iient : Widelling by additional 2 -lanes RCDG within the total length of66.7 linear meters and conforms to roadway improvement alternatives 2 and 3.

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Length 22.0 7.260

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PROPOSISD BIIIDGE STRUCTURE

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BRIDGE WIDENING 1 !

Bridge Bridge Spa11 Carriageway -- Side1 .- - - . .

Walk 'Sype Length Length Widlh Walk I ' L I I I ~ ; I C S 9.68 6.05 10.782 IICDC; 15.0 1 x 15 16 0.76

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Scction 4. Bago City - Valladolid Section I

Roadway improvements : km 18 + 700 - Icm 3 1 + 200 Alternatives 1. 2 and 3

Bridge improvement : Widening by additio~lal 2-lanes RCDG within the total length ',

of 391 linear lneters and conforms to roadway improvement alternatives 2 and 3.

1 PROPOSED BRIDGE STRUCTURE

EXISTLNG BRIDGE

Span Caniagcway Side WkI Lcngth ) Width 1 Walk

- -5 I3ago Gi ~---)iZbyfiiqi- RCDG 290.0 6.80

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Roadway improvement : l t~n 3 1 + 200 - 1~111 37 + 000 Alternatives I , 2 and 3

i: 'I'here are no bridge structures in this section.

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' 3.3.3 PI-ojcct Cost

7 I IIC basic constri~ction costs for each in~prove~ilent alternatives are as follows:

Alternative 1 122.61 (MP) A Iternative 2 1,044.836 (MI') Altcr~~ativc 3 944.272 (MIJ)

The total pro.jec1: costs include civil worlts cost for roadway and bridge structures with provision for 10% physical contingencies, 4% detailed engineering design and 8% constr~~ctio~i si~l~ervisio~i cost.

3.4 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT PHASES

3.3.1 Prc-Colastruction Phase

A detailed engineering design shall be conducted after the conduct of feasibility study. Parcelliary survey to determine the Road Right of Way will follow.

Prior to any development works, the acquisition of RROW will be undertalten. The approved resettlement Action Plan (RAP) policy of the Department will be adopted for tlie project. The RAP policy shall govern all activites related to land acquisition, compensation, resettlement and rehabilitation of affected persons andvolnerable com!~~unities.

The TraSfic Management Plan will bc prepared and submitted for approval by concerned authorities in this phase prior to actual construction worlts.

3.3.2 Co~~strnction Phase

~onstiuction works will start immecliately once the Notice to Proceed is issued by the DPWI-I to the winning contractor but only upon issuance of an ECC by the DENR.

Thc Contractor's survey team under the supervision of tlie DPWIH will establish ~ ~ ~ a r l t e r s , stake outs, install batter boards and mark tlie co~lstruction limits of the project. Mobilization of necessary equip~~lcnt may be undertalten simultaneously by thc Contractor, provided the noto or pool has been readied in accordance with DPWIH guidelines. Once the construction arca has been fenced and secured, clearing and excavation nlay begin.

Silc Clearing and Earthworlts

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Land preparation and site clearing will be u~ldertake~l prior to actnal work. This will entail the re~noval 01' the vegetation cover. Leveling, cut-fill, and soil stabilization for thc cmba111i111cnt will bc done.

Sub-Base, Base Course and Surface Courses

I'reparation of' the existing road for the ii~lal course. Aggregate Sub Base Course, Portland Cement Treatcd Plant Mix Base Course. Surfaces Cources to be applied are: Cutbaclc Asphalt I-or Bit~irni~loi~s Prirne Coat; Bituminous Concretc Surface Courses I-lot laid and Portland Ce~nent Concrete Pave~nent.

Site Restoration and Re-vegetation

The proponent will restore the area to its natural and stable condition by planting suitable vegetation. Building materials used for the construction calnps and the ~ ~ n u s e d materials shall be turned over to the concer~~ed government units.

'fl~c propone~~t does not consider any reason for abandonement of the project except for i l ~ e withdrawal of thc equipment and worlters in the constructio~l calmps once the construction phase ends.

3:3.3 Operatioil and Maii~lcraance Phase

The worlts will be covered by a one-year guarantee, the Contractor will be responsible to all defects within the one year period.

Afcr co~npletion, the operation of the project will be turned over to the District Engineering Onice of the DI'WH Region VI for proper ~l~aintenance and rehabilitation of the road system. 'l'he reg~~lar mainte~~ance activity will i~lclildc de- clogging of the box culverts/ drainage system to prevent flooding, repair oT damaged sections and traffic sig~lals to facilitate smooth, flow of traffic, and monitoring.

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4 . 1 PRIMARY AND SECONDARY lMPACT AREAS

Since the project is an arterial connector, it would be far fro111 correct to consider its inilucnce areas as colisisting of only tlie adjacent land area. It is of interest to dcscribe tlie main socio-ccono~nic features of the population rnost directly affected by this part of tlic transport. Ilence, ~iiost O F the discussio~is on this chapter will be 011 a micro basis.

4.2 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

4.2.1 Regional Setting

l l i e Bacolod-l<abanltalan Road is locatcd along the wcstern part of Negros Occidental. TIlc existing National Road is in good to moderate condition, 11 is expcctcd that trarfic situation will aggravate in the near future. The road is 3.35 ~neters wide arid shoulder of about 2.2 riieters average. The project starts at Itilometre 4 + 470 in Bacolod City, near the airport and ends at Itilonletre 37 + 500 at thc municipality of San Enrique.

4.2.2 Topography

Topography fro111 Uacolod-Kabankalan is relatively Plat and becomes gently sloping to rolling as the road moves eastwards. The road lies within the range of 100 m to 260 111 above sea level as reckoned from the NAMRIA map. From Bacolod City terrain is alniost flat to rolling up to the Municipality of San Enrique. Slopes are Very gentle. Contour witl~in the influence area ranges fro111 90 In to 140 In elevation. The existing Asphalt road alignments traverse ~iiountainous terrain up to I<abanltalan (km. 123).

4.2.3 Climate

Climate is pre-dominantly warm, with abundant of rainfall and gentle winds cold fro111 June to December, dry during the montlis of January to May.

Negros Occidental has two pronounced seasons, the wet and dry. The dry season is from late December to early parts of May for northern Negros and fro111 November to May for soutliern Negros Occidental. For the northern part of tlie province,tlie rainy seasons start in June, reaches its peak in September and tapers off towards the early part of December. For southern Negros Occidental, the rainy season begins in Julie, attains its peak in August and levels off towards the dry season. The northern monsoon prevails during the dry season while it is the southwest monsoon that dominates during tlie rainy season.

In terms of agro-climatic zones, the province can be divided into four (4), namely:

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1 . Zone A: this includes Talisay, Silay, E.U. Magalona, Victorias, Manapla, parts of Cadiz City and Sagay, Escalante, Toboso, and parts oT Calatrava. 'This is a inoderately high rainfall area due to its geographic position, which is easily affectcd by thc l~orthcast and soiitl~cast IIIOIISO~IIS. 'The dry scason is not distinct and lasts for only 2-3 months (March-May) and relatively wet for the rest of the ycar. Thc crop growing period spans from 8-9 months. T ~ L I S , 2-3 croppings can be donc i n a strictly observed time schedule.

2. Zonc B: this zonc covers parts of San Carlos City, parts of Salvador Bencdicto,parts of 1-limamaylan, parts of ICabanltalan, and Candoni, sipalay, I-Iinoba-an, Bago city Pulupandan, Vallladolid, San Enriquc, La Carlota city, La Castellana, Moises Padilla, Pontevcdra, tlinigaran, Isabela, Binalbagan, l log ancl Cauyan. These areas have a distinct dry and wet season. The dry season lasts about 6 nloilths (late December to May). Somc rainfall occurs especially in Dece~nber to February due to the prevailing northeast n1onsoon. The Icngth of the crop growing period is 5-6 months. Mean annual rainfall is 1508 mm -2692 mm.

3. Zone C: This includcs parts of San Carlos City, Parts of Calatrava, Bacolod City, Murcia, and parts of Salvador Benedicto. This is a tra~lsition zone between Zones A and B. There is no distinct dry and wet season but it is characterized by a relatively low annual rainfall (1336 111111- 1500mm).

4. Zone D: This covcrs the niountain range areas of Cadiz city, Sagay, Hi~llamaylan, ICabanltalan, Candoni, Sipalay and tlinoba-an. This is a high rainhll area (2100 ruin - 2877 mm) duc to induced cloud formation given the high elevation (500 M +) AND COOLER TEMPERA'1'URE. Temperature crops (cabbage, Baguio bcans, coffee, etc.) are grown abundantly throughout the year. Its rugged terrain.

4.2.4 Hydrology

There arc six big rivers in the provincc nanlely: Danao, I-Ii~noga-an, Malogo, Bago, Uinalbagan and Ilog. I-Iimoga-an River and its tributaries emanates fro111 the eastern slope of a chain of volcanic mountain ranges in the nortl~ern pall of negros Island. Danao River starts from the northeast cordillera and e~nptics into Tanon Strait at Escalante. Malogo or Silay River originates fro111 the western slope o r Mt. ICanlaon and drains inot Guimaras Strait. llog River is the largest in the province. Ti starts fro111 the soutl~eastern portion of Mt. Kanla-on and empties into the Panay Gulf. Flood prone areas are usually found along the riverbanks of these big rivers. During the rainy season, thcy cause much damage especially to agricultural areas nearby that the governn~ent was prompted to construct flood control projects in these areas.

4.2.5 Geology and Geomorphology

Negros Occidental and the rest of the region lies on a shelf, which has been formed by a ridge of volcanic tuff to the west. Fluvial deposits of sand, silt, gravel and clay

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bound the ridgc. To the east ol'the ridge are similar deposits transported by thc L3ngo River, topping a valley formed by a downward and tilted fiacture or fault.

The geologic map of Negros Occidental reveals that two distinct lithologic units u~iderlic tlic area. I h c central portion of the metropolis is underlain by a thick, older (Pleistocene) rock sequence consisling of wcll-bedded tuffaceous clastics and wclcled LLII'~ (adobe) belonging to tlie Guadalupe formation. To the east and west of this centrally elevated area, thicl< piles of very young (late Pleistocene to Recent), poorly consolidated alluvial sands and clays are deposited.

4.2.6 Geology

Ncgros Occidental consists mainly ol'moderately sloping to rolling lands with slopes ranging from 0-1 8 percent comprising about 70.9 percent or 563,100 hectares of the entire provincial land area. TIie norlliern and western parts of tlie province are generally considered to be largely level palins and gently rolling slopes. 'There are, hoever, areas, which are stcep with slope distribution ranging from 18 to over 30 percent, which constiti~te 20.1 percent or 229,5 10 hectares. This remaining portion is practically a land o l sierras of varying elevations. 'I'lie area and pcrcent distribution by slope category is presented in Table I .C.3.1. Below

Area and percent distribution By Slope Category Negros Occidental, 1996

Slope Category Area (ha) 000 Percentage 0-3 191.1 24

30-over Total

Source : DGNR, Bacolod City

4.2.7 Air Quality

?'he existing air quality in the project site and adjacent arcas are typical for a Iiighly urbanized area. However, there are Sew industrial sources of air pollutants and the ambient concentrations of gaseous air pollutants are moderate.

Adverse effects to air quality are confined only to those coming from equipment and dusts generated by earth excavations while expected noise sources are construction equipment such as jack hammers, bulldozers, back hoes, payloaders, graders, heavy truclts, generators and colnpressors during conslruction which are unavoidable, hence, strict implementations of the Environmental Management Plan and Environmental Monitoring Plan will be the gauge on this aspect.

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4.2.8 Noise Quality

Sources of noisc pollution are Srom veliiclcs passing thri~ the existing route. Noisc levels at ilie proposed projcct site and the sorrounding area is moderate.

Based on tlie present AADT projected to 2001, the range of' noise levels of tlic proposed projcct site is between 72 dBA to 90 dBA.

' h e present level of noise and vibration williin the area from all types of vehicle is co~isidered tolerable. The populatio~i within tlie vicinity of the project area can be assumed to have adopted to the regular noise sources during construction activitics. Thc major soilrces of noise will include pile driving, heavy equipme~it operations, and duliil~ trucks hauling materials.

Thc existing vegetations in the area will serve as buffer to additional noise during constri~ction.

Upori co~iipletion of the proposed project traffic will be improved, resulting to air and noise quality improvement.

4.3 BlOLOClCAL ENVIRONMENT

4.3.1 Terrestrial Flora and S'auni~

Flora

The different vegetation identilied within the project site and its i~ilnlediate vicinities include grasses, herbs, vines, shrubs, palms and trees. Other dominant vegetation that can be found in the area include-cog011 grass, i~mbrella grass and paltong Italabaw.

A largc number of trees were also noted in the area like Gemcllina, lpil-ipil, Acasia, lUarra, Mahogany and l<amonsil. These were usually seen planted in series along the roadside. So~lle can be found growing ilidividually around the area. Also coliimon sight were sugarcane and "ltadios", a vegetation crop ~nostly seen planted along thc edge of rice paddies.

There is no wildlile in the area as it has been a developed locality. The ani~nals identified in the area are n~ostly domesticated species lilte chicken, dog, cat, pigeon, etc. Due to its urban setting, there are no undisturbed, rare, threatened or endangered species of animals in the proposed pro-ject area.

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Birds i I

The birds (Class Avcs) are the most diverse group co~nposed of 17 falllilies and represented by 24 specics. Paser montanus (cornmon maya) is the [nost abundant specics identified in the area.

The reptiles (Class Iicptilla) are represented by three species belonging to thrce San~ilics. Thesc species include Anolis sp. (Tambalihan), Kinosternon sp. (Mud turtlc) and iinidentiiicd species of snake.

Mammals

The n~a~nnials are represented by three species of rats (Rattus norvegicus, R. ,

~nindanensis and R. argiventer) and one specie of bat (Cynopterus brachyotes).

4.3.2 Aquatic Flora a i d Fauna

Although the project will pass thru rivers, greater percentage of the influence area of the proposed project is far Srorn any aquatic body, hence, ,lo deeper studies and analysis on aquatic flora and fauna are included in this report.

4.3.3 Protected Area

'There is no protected area nearest to the project site because the road exists about ihirty years ago.

4.4 SOCIO - ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

4.4.1 Population

The present population of Negros Occidental has grown tremendously since the first recorded population count in March 1903, with the total of 308,272 Negrenses. Since then, several censuses were conducted by the then National Census and Statistics Office (now National Statistics Officc) by virtue or batas Pambansa Blg. 72 authorizing the said oSficc to C O I I ~ L I C ~ population censuses every tell years beginning in 1980 followed by the population count in 1990.

The most recent census on population however, was conducted last May, 1995, five years after the 1990 census, showing, a population count of 2,434,lXG for the whole pl-ovince of Negros Occidental.

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Comlx~rativc Ycrccnt of locrcase in Growth Rate of Populatio~~ Negros Occide~itiil, 1903-1995

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4.4.2 Land Tenure

Administratively, the province is composed of seven (7) cities namely: Bacolod (Capital city), Bago, Cadiz, La Carlota, San Carlos, Silay, Sagay and 25 municipalities namely Binalbagan, Calatrava, Candoni, Cauayan, E.B. Magalona, Escalante, I-Zi~iianiaylali, tlinigaran, I-linobaan, llog, Isabel, Kabanltalan, La Castellana, Manapla, Moises, Padilla, Murcia, Pontevedra, Salvador Benedicto, San Enrique, Sipalay, Talisay, Toboso, Valladolid, Victorias and Pulundan.

Negros Occidental is a longish stretch of land, which is approxiniately 372 Itilorneters from its northern tip, San Carlos City to tlinobaan at the souther11 end. Shaped like a ~iian's boot when viewed 011 the amp, it has a total land area of about 7,926.07 square ltilonieters or 792,607 hectares.

The provincc is cornposed of seven cities with a total land area of 2,167.67 square ltilonieters or 216,767 hectares cornposing 27.35 percent of the total provincial area. Cadiz City lias the biggest land area for the cities with 5 16.50 square I<ilorneters or 5 1,650 liectases while la Carlota has the smallest with only 137.29 square ltilorneters or 13.729 hectares.

The total land area for the 25 municipalities, 011 the other hand, is 5,758.40 square I<ilomcters or 575,840 hectares, which co~istitute 72.65 percent of the total provincial land area. Among the 25 municipalities, I<abanl<alan in the south lias the biggest land area with 726.41 square I<ilometers or 72,641 hectares and San Enrique lias the sniallest with only 20.96 square Itilometers or 2,096 hectarcs as shown in Table I.B.3.1 at the Appendices.

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4.4.3.1 Agriculture / Crop I'roductioa

'I'he provincc nurtures a wide variety of annual and perennial crops. Of the cropland area o r 517,4 17 hectarcs, 62.38 percent or 332,757 hectares are planted to major crops. Sugarcane, being the major crop of the province occupies 32.50 percent or 168,166 hectares by ricc will1 69,093 hectarcs, cosn with 32,550 hcctarcs, coco~lut with 30,965 hectares, b a ~ ~ a n a with 9,000 hectares, coffee with 1998 hectares, coconut with I998 hcctares, Illango with 3,155 hcctarcs, and abaca 250 hcctares.

Other crops grown in tllc provincc arc whitc potato, carrots, cabbage, Chinese petshay, onion leelts, baguio beans, bell pepper, blaclc pepper and tomatoes. Other crops in the cooler clinlate areas, which have high demand and call generate higher income for growers are cauliflower, asparagus, celery and chicharo.

4.4.3.2 Livestock and Poultry Productio~~

Livestoclc and poultry raising are other sources of income in thc province. Cattlc is raiscd mostly in Do11 Salvador Benedicto, I<abanlcalan and Binalbagan. Producers havc banded themselves and formed the I'oultry and Livestoclc Association of Negros Occidental.

'The inventory of livestoclc and poultry of Negros Occidental in 1998 is presented below.

LIVESTOCIC AND I'OUETRY YliODUCTlOlY

t Carabao 1 90.676 7 r- ANIMALS

-- I cattle -1- I I NO. OF HEAD 7

-- 1 I swine 245.040 7

1Vegros Occidental has rich fishing grounds teeming with blue crabs, blue marlin, squid, ~nussels and grouper (Lapulapu). Prawn, milkfish and jacket fish (tilapia) are raised in inland fishponds Fishery production has been a major contributor to the econo~~lic development of the province. Marine fishing can be done in the Visayas Sea, Gui~naras Strait, Panay gulf and Tanon Strait and inland fishing in thc six rivers and their tributaries that run through the province. The proximity of major processing centers lilce Cebu and lloilo is an additional advantage.

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The growth of the fishery sector can be seen in the presence of companies engaged in conlract growing processing and export Iishcry products.

I'rawns and Bangus arc thc dominanl aquaculture products in Negros Occidental. ' f l~e follow in^ are considcrcd major Bangus production areas: l'aba-ao, Sagay and E>B> Magalona.

l'he province is ricli i n mineral resources and some areas are noted to have soil formation ofTcring ~nining industry polcntials. The largest of thc mineral deposits in Lhe province is copper. Copper mining is now on-going in the Municipality oL Sipalay by Maricalum Mining Corporation. Other minerals with substantial deposits are gold, silver and molybdenum.

Non-~netailic n~ ine r~ l s for agricultural and industrial use are also abundant in the prdvince as sl~own i n the table below.

NON-METALLIC MINERALS

TYPE PRODUCTION I

5.900 Constluction mat. / Ore rescrve -300.000

23 1,854,700 Lilnestone Ore Reserve for Ind'l. Lime 467,680,2 1 1 1,imestone Ore Reserve for Agri'l Lime 101,954,906

2,067,900 / Sulph~~r Ore 1,200,OO /

Soul*ce AdGSB-DENR L'f licg'l Phy. Framework Plan (1900-2020)

4.4.3.5 Commerce and Industry

lVegros Occiclental's economy pivoted practically around one,con~modity - sugar, to bccome t l~e country's prcmier sugar producer. When world sugar prices pli~~nlnetea during the early 1980's, the economy of Negros Occidental managed a meteoric rise.

T11is is because the people of Negros began diversifying its produce. Large traclcs of sugar plantations were coliverted into Inore profitable ventures such as prawns and fish ponds, farms ~~urturing high value crops and floral species, as well as livestock fattening project.

' 4.4.3.6 Tourism

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Lush natural attractions as well as festivals and events make Negros Occidental an attractive to~lris~n destination. The province has a rich historical and cultural heritage.

The province also offers many opportunities for unwinding. Golf is the sport of choice For many. The illore adventurous can trclc to Mt. Kanla-on, about 31 Ian. cast or Bacolod for mountain climbing. Beach and islalld resorts along the provincial coast offers water sports options: water skiing, sllorlceling and sailing. These features white sand and orfsl~ore corals. Acco~nodation Pdcililies range Trom Spartan to standard class.

Some ofthe existing tourism attractions of the province are as follows:

I. Mambucal Health Resort - Murcia, Negros Occidelltal 2. I<evin's Rcef- Taboso, Negros Ocidental 3. Iron Dinosaurs 4. C h ~ ~ r c h of St. Joseph - Victorias Milling Company 5. The Provincial Capitol Building - Bacolod City

' 4.4.3.7 Inconle aa~d Expenditure

Based 011 1997 NSO Family Income and Expenditure S~~rvey , Negros Occidental had 542,730 falllilies with average inco~ile of P79,859. Total income of the province for thc samc period was P43.34 Billion representing 39.96% of the total for Region VI. Total expenditure was csti~nated at 1' 4 1.23 Billion with an average of P 75,947 per family

4.4.3.8 Labor Force and Ernploy~ne~it

Based on the July 1999 survey of the NSO, lUegros OccidenLal had a total labor force 01' 1.852 111illion of which 92.8% were employed and 7.2 % werc unemployed. Labor Forcc Participation Rate (LFPR) was placed at 64.0 % and visible underemployment at 9.9%. The total labor force of the province represented 43.46% of the total for Region V1.

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5. FUTUBiE ENVIIBONMEN1'AL CONIIITIONS WITHOUT I WITH THE PROJEC'F

5.1 Without the Project

Withoi~t thc project, the existing 6 - 6.5 meter wide road will experience dillici~lly in transportation and conveyance. lravel timc will remain tlie same.

Conveyance and distribution of prime co~nmodities to and from another parts of Negros Occidental will remain slow. No investors will be attracted to tlie area considering the poor condition of trafic. Accessibility and deliveries of pi~blic services and prime conimodities will reniairi difficult. Market li~nitations due to slow phase (nay hamper illflow of trade ancl capital from neighboring niunicipalities.

5.2 Witli the Project

With tlie iniprovement of the road i t is expected that the province will experience enhance transportation travel cost and reduced travel ti~iic with a11 estimated maximum avcrage speed of 60 Icmlhr - 70 Icmlhr.

It will also provide bctter transportation facilities for an efficient ~iiove~iie~it of agricultural and industrial co~ii~nodities as well as people and service. Economic base will expand with tlie development and more employme~it opportunities and livelihood, thus attaining a better life in tlie rural areas.

Also as a result of road improvement, expected land resources will be put into higher agricultural use. Lalid values will appreciate as tlie ~icwly i~iiproved road will attract migration, property owners and will eventually increase i~i trade and business oppo~t~~ni t ies .

Further, with the improved road, access to surrounding municipalities and nearby barangays will be improved benefiting tlie local residents and the two provinces as well.

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6. IMPACT ASSESSPIENT AND MITIGATION

Environmental Impact Checklist

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Erlvironmental Impact Checklist

Tourism 4 Othe r s : ( S p e c i f y )

Pea.ce and 4 Order

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2 . 1 P h y s i c a l / C h e m i c a l E f f e c t s

Resource Management

4 . 1 . 2 W a t e r

re-cons t r u c t i o n / C o n s t r u c t i o n Phase

Soil Disturbance due to excavation in the Widenning Section Decrease of water retention capacity of the soil

Increase of run-off which could lead to minor flooding of adjacent areas Change in physical characterestic of the soil

Increase of surface run-off

Main tenance Phase of Impact Inpact

Mod 1 None 1 -

I I

Low 1 None I _ i

None

M i t i g a t i n g Measures/Al tema tives

Strict monitoring of Contractor's construction

re-Construction/ C o n s t r u c t i o n

Phase

procedure Strict monitoring

O p e r a t i o n a l / Maintenance

Phase

of Contractor's construction ~rocedure Strict monitoring of Contractor's construction procedure Strict monitoring of Contractor's construction

Avoid earth I - excavations during rainy days

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5 . 1 . 3 A i r

re-Construction/ I Degree C o n s t r u c t i o n Phase i Impact

O p e r a t i o n a l / Pre-Cons t ruc t ion / I Opera t iona l / Maintenafice Phase C o n s t r u c t i o n Maintenance 1 Impact ,

Phase Phase

None I n c r e a s e i n ambient T o t a l Suspended P a r t i c l e s (TSP) concen t r a t i o n s

Accumulation of d u s t p a r t i c l e s from ea r thwcrk a c t i v i t i e s should be minimized t h r u p r o p e r c o n s t r u c t i o n

Mod None

I I 1 1 p r o c e d u r e s .

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2.2Biological/~cologica1 Effects

4.2.1 Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

4.2.2 Aquatic Flora and Fauna

Impacts -

Pre-Cons truc Construction Phase Maintenance Phase

None 1 - 1 None I -

Mi t i g a t k g Measures/Al t e r n a t i v e s

None

None 1 None

re-construction/ Construction

Phase

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Operational/ Maintenance

Phase

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2.3Aesthetic and Visual Effects

Aesthetic effects of the proposed project ,will be comprised of two settings b'ased on two stages. The construction phase will definitely affect the aesthetics of the project area negatively due to the equipment, materials and activities. Upon completion, the project b~ill offer for the perception of the public the newest contribution of civil engineering resulting from our search for answers to compiex problems we encounter today.

-. Lne proposed project will have no effect on the visual aspects of any major

historical, archaeological, and cultural resources since there are none in the proposed project site.

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2.4 Socio-Economic Effects

Resource Management

4.4.1 Population

4.4.2 Labor and Employment

re-Construction/ D e g r e e Operational/ D e g r e e

Construction Phase 1 Im;:ct 1 Maintenance Phase

Influx of outside labor and their households

Displacement due to demolition of affected structures within the RROW

Imbalance favoring male due to outside construction crew

Mod

Mod

Low

None -

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1

None

1 None

I -

Reduction of local / High / None 1 -

Pre-Construction/ Operational/ Construction : Maintenance

Phase Phase

Hiring local labor ( a minimum 70% of the unskilled labor and 30% of the skilled labor force) as much as possible

Just compensation of Project

Hiring local labor

None

None

Affected Families I

None

Maximize hirina 1

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Resource- Management

4 . 4 . 6 C u l t u r e and L i f e s t y l e

4.4.7 Live l ihood 'and Income

4 . 4 . 8 Archeologica l /An t ropo log ical / H i s t o r i

Impacts

Pre-Cons t r u c t i o n / Degree Opera t iona l / Degree

Cons t ruc t ion Phzse 1 1 biaintenance phase Iixpact

Increased capability of locsl residents hired in the project to support schooling of dependants

Lif eways None I I -

None i -

Mi tigz ting Measures/Al terna tives

Pre-Cons t ruc t ion / Cons t ruc t ion

Phase

must be dlsposed outside local comLun?ltv

Opera t iona l / Maintenance

Phase

Naximize hiring local people ( a minimum 70% of the unskilled labor and 30% of the skilled labor force )

None None

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1 Mangrove

1 Coral reefs

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0 0 0 0 0 0 I

Groundwater flow - 1 0 0 0 0 0

I Groundwater quality 0

Erosionliaid stabii~ty 0 0 0 1 Sedimentatron 0 0 0 0 0 0

Agricultural soil 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

I Air quality

+ I + / + I O I -

Landscape ++ ++ ++ 0 0 0 +

1 Settlement

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1 Public services

Water supply andlor 0 I

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+ + o l i o 0 l o + 1 I + 1 1 Existing land uses

I * 1 Traffic safety

1 Recreation

Legend:

0: Negligible impact

++: Major positive impact

-. Major negative impact

+: Minor positive impact

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Minor negative impact

4 . 6 Residual and Unavoidable Iz-~pacts

a.) Increase in noise and air pollution during construc~ion b.) Siltations due to undisposed soil from excavations in the Widening- Section.

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3 . PUBLIC COSULTATION A N D SOCIAL ACCEPTABILITY

The p r o j e c t i s c o o r d i n a t e d t o a l l c o n c e r n e d M u n i c i p a l i t i e s and Ba rangay d u r i n g t h e i n i t i a l a s s e s s m e n t o f t h e EIA t e a m . The Mayor ' s o f t h e s a i d m u n i c i p a l i t y i s f a v o r a b l y e n d o r s i n g t h e P r o p o s e d P r o j e c t a n d t h e D i s t r i c t O f f i c e i s now f a c i l i t a l - i n g t h e c o o r d i n a t i o n t o a f f e c t e d rni.no:r s t r u c t u r e s f o r t h e Road R i g h t o f Way A c q u i s i t i o n .

7 . 0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

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