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Environmental Monitoring Report
Bi-Annual Report
January-June 2019
November 2019
L3293-ARM: Sustainable Urban Development
Investment Program – Tranche 2 Prepared by the Yerevan Municipality for the Government of the Republic of Armenia and for the Asian Development Bank.
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This Environmental Monitoring Report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.
Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring Report _________________________________________________________________________ Project Number: 42417-033
Loan Number: L3293-ARM
January- June 2019 ARM: Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program, Tranche 2
Prepared by the Yerevan Municipality
Yerevan Project Implementation Unit
Yerevan, Armenia
Semi-annual environmental monitoring report ARM: Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program, Tranche 2_________________________________________________________________________
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Preamble ...................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Headline Information ................................................................................... 1
2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND CURRENT ACTIVITIES .................................. 3
2.1 Project Description ...................................................................................... 3
2.2 Project Contracts and Management .......................................................... 4
2.3 Project Activities During Current Reporting Period ................................. 5
2.4 Description of Any Changes to Project Design ...................................... 12
2.5 Description of Any Changes to Agreed Construction methods ............ 13
3 ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARD ACTIVITIES ............................................... 14
3.1 General Description of Environmental Safeguard Activities ................. 14
3.2 Site Audits .................................................................................................. 14
3.3 Issues Tracking (Based on Non-Conformance Notices) ........................ 14
3.4 Trends......................................................................................................... 16
3.5 Unanticipated Environmental Impacts or Risks ..................................... 17
4 RESULTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ............................................ 17
4.1 Overview of Monitoring Conducted during Current Period ................... 18
4.2 Waste Management ................................................................................... 25
4.3 Health and Safety ...................................................................................... 27
4.3.1 Community Health and Safety ........................................................................... 27
4.3.2 Worker Safety and Health ................................................................................... 27
4.4 Training ...................................................................................................... 28
5 FUNCTIONING OF THE SEMP ......................................................................... 33
5.1 SEMP Review ............................................................................................. 33
6 GOOD PRACTICE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPROVEMENT ..................... 35
6.1 Good Practice ............................................................................................ 35
6.2 Opportunities for Improvement ................................................................ 35
7 SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS ......................................................... 35
7.1 Summary .................................................................................................... 36
7.2 Recommendations .................................................................................... 38
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Annexes: Annex 1: Photos of construction process Annex 2: Corrective Action table for ADB requirements set in the Mission Notes for March 12, 2019. Annex 3: Corrective action plan for Tender 5 Annex 4: Status of the summery of corrective actions for the reporting period for Tender 5 Annex 5: The Measurement results of noise, dust and vibration monitoring for Tender 5 Annex 6: Grievance Redress Mechanism and Public Consultation
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Abbreviations ADB Asian Development Bank
AP affected people
EARF environmental assessment and review framework
EIA environmental impact assessment
EMP environmental management plan
EMR environmental monitoring report
ES environmental specialist
GRM grievance redress mechanism
H&S health and safety
IEE initial environmental examination
PIU project implementation unit
REA rapid environmental assessment
RA Republic of Armenia
RE resident engineer
SEMP site-specific environmental management plan
SPS (2009) Safeguards Policy Statement (2009)
SUDIP Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program
YM Yerevan Municipality
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Preamble
1. This semi-annual environmental monitoring report covers the period of January-June
2019. The report is prepared by the PIU ES.
1.2 Headline Information
a. Construction Implementation Progress forArgavand-Shirak street road link, Tender 3
2. In the beginning of the reporting period was announced new tender for Argavand-
Shirak road link, Tender 3 and the bid evaluation report were approved by ADB and
Governing Council in June. The signing of the contract will be in July 2019.
Figure 1-1: Map showing Tender 3 for the Argavand-Shirak street road link location
b. Construction Implementation Progress for Davitashen-Ashtarakroad link Tender 4
3. Davitashen-Ashtarak road link Tender 4 construction completed on 15 December
2018. The defect notification period is 365 days. Bases on YM requirements the
remaining works are only to do additional tree planting during the next reporting
period.
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Figure 1-2: Map showing Tender 4 for the Davitashen-Ashtarakroad link location
c. Babajanyan-Ashtarak road link Tender 5 4. YM signed the contract with TIRRENA SCAVI S.p.A. (Italy) contractor for
Babajanyan-Ashtarak highway (Tender 5) on 11 December 2017. The total length of
the road is 9.4 km and the average width is 24 meters. The duration of the
construction will be 24 months. The partial commencement of the construction works
for the Babajanyan-Ashtarak highway Tender 5 from km-2+300- to km 6+300 was
granted on 1 February 2018. YM gave right of access to and possession of sections
of the Right of Way (ROW) from km-2+300- to km 6+300 on 12 February 2018. Later
the YM gave the access to and possession of all the work sites starting from 8 June
2018and the Right to Access to the Site for Km 0+ 020 to km 0+110 starting from 29
January 2019 for the entire length of the Project, with the exception of 2 land plots.
Figure 1-3: Map showing Tender 5 for the Babajanyan-Ashtarak highway
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2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND CURRENT ACTIVITIES
2.1 Project Description
5. The Government of Armenia received a loan in October of 2015 from ADB to finance
SUDIP, Tranche 2. The main objective of the Project is to complete the missing links
of Yerevan bypass: Argavand - Shirak road linkTender 3, Davitashen-
AshtarakroadlinkTender 4 and Babajanyan – AshtarakroadlinkTender 5. The two
captioned road projects will help to divert through-traffic around the city center.
Figure 2-1: Map showing the Tranche 2 location
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2.2 Project Contracts and Management
6. ADB carry out periodic Project reviews, inspections of the Project throughout the
Project cycle in conformity with the principles and requirements embodied in the SPS
2009. ADB will assist the YMPIU in managing the environmental impacts and risks,
thus contributing to the promotion of the long-term sustainability of investments.
7. The major tasks of the PIU ES are to carry out the overall environmental
management ensuring full compliance of the Project implementation with Armenian
legislation and ADB SPS (2009). The ES serves as a liaison between the safeguard
team of Egis International Company (Project Engineer), YM, the executing agency,
MNP (Ministry of Nature Protection) of the RA and Ministry of Culture of the RA,
project affected people, ADB and develops and maintains direct relationships with
government authorities, with the help of Engineer ES organizes and conducts public
consultations, etc. PIU ES Ruzanna Voskanyan manages all construction site
activities related to the environmental issues and PIU land acquisition and
resettlement specialist SirakGyulbudaghyan manages all resettlement and social
aspect issues.
8. Egis International Company, the Engineer/RE is implementing the supervision
(including environmental and health & safety) of works. All the documents submitted
by the Contractor are being reviewed and approved/rejected by RE. Engineer
environmental management team is responsible for the preparation of environmental
assessment of Tranche 2 documents and is responsible for environmental/health &
safety/ social supervision of construction works for Babajanyan-Ashtarak highway
Tender 5 Communication between the Engineer’s and Contractor’s environmental
team took place via joint meetings, official correspondence and emails, phone calls
and personal contacts.EditaVardgesyan, the national EHSS, is implementing
environmental and H&S supervision of the construction works of Babajanyan-
Ashtarak highway Tender 5. HasmikAlexanyan, social specialist of the supervision
company, is responsible for all aspects of the social issues.
9. TigranOganezov, "TirrenaScaviS.p.A" Contractor’s ES is responsible for the
preparation and implementation of the SEMP in accordance with IEE/EMP,
monitoring of the construction activities for Babajanyan-Ashtarak highway Tender 5.
Contractor’s ES reports to Engineer HSE after which the Engineer reports to PIU ES.
Daniel Yedigaryan is the Acting Health & Safety Specialist and GagikAvagyan, the
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social specialist is responsible for all aspects of the social issues during the
construction.
Table 2-1. Environmental Safeguards Staff Contacts
Organization Status Name of person Position Contact details
YMPIU PIU Mrs. Ruzanna Voskanyan ES ruzanna.voskanyan@yerevan.am
Mr. SirakGyulbudaghyan Resettlement Specialist
sirak.gyulbudaghyan@yerevan.am
EGIS Supervising Engineer
Mrs. EditaVardgesyan EHSS editavard@gmail com
Mrs. Hasmik Aleksanyan SS hasmik_aleksanyan@hotmail.com
TirrenaScavi T5 Contractor
Mr. TigranOganezov ES toganezov@yahoo.com
Mr. AraikBaghdasaryan HSS until June 10, 2019
374 93219571
Mr. Daniel Yedigaryan Acting HSS since June 10, 2019
374 94400193
Mr. GagikAvagyan SS +37498368488,
e-mail: gagavagyan888@mail.ru
2.3 Project Activities during Current Reporting Period
10. During the reporting period the following activities have been implemented for Tender
5:
Table 2-2. Construction works implemented during the reporting period.
Type of works Location Pk Km
Started during the reporting period
On- going Completed during the reporting period
Demolition of existing structures where necessary
Excavation
0+700 - 1+100 S o/g -
Embankment 1+300 - 1+600 2+000 - 2+200
- -
N/A N/A
- -
Subgrade Preparation layer - gravel sand (h=10cm)
4+320 - 4+880
- o/g -
Removal of all buildings 0+670- 0+870 S o/g - Aggregate base course 4+320 - 4+880 S o/g -
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- crush stone h=21cm Bituminous base (black crushed stone h=8cm)
4+320 - 4+880
S o/g -
Hot asphalt pavement for binder course (course-grained), thickness 7cm
3+200 - 4+260 - N/A -
Construction of culverts N/S N/S - - Roadside Facilities Basalt kerb 15x30cm Sleeves 500 and 502 S o/g - Installation of concrete kerbs 20x60
5+200 - 5+400 - N/A -
In-situ concrete shoulder support
4+260 - 4+100 right & left side 3+800 - 4+000 - left side
-
o/g -
Construction of drainage system
1+120 - 1+000
S o/g -
Road markings, signals, posters and guardrails.
N/S N/S - -
Interchanges
Grade separated interchanges including overpasses and access ramps at: Half interchange Sheram Str.
1+607 - N/A -
Half interchange Old Silikian
4+306 - N/A -
Full interchange at New Silikian
4+939 - N/A -
Structures
overpass 1+283.8
Precast r/concrete slabs
1+283.8 - N/A -
Rubber-steel bearings 1+283.8 - N/A - overpass 2+300
Pedestrian handrail 2+300 S o/g - Abutments (foundation, elevations and walls)
2+300 - o/g -
Manufacturing precast concrete
2+300 S o/g -
Rubber expansion joints (as per dwg )
2+300 S o/g -
overpass 4+306 4+306 - N/A - overpass 4+938,82
Cement grout levelling layer t=1,3 - 2 and 3 cm
4+939 S o/g -
concrete levelling layer B25 3cm
4+939 S o/g -
Bitumastic - deformation joints (as per dwg )
4+939 S o/g -
Deck waterproofing 4+939 S o/g -
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Protection layer 4+939 S o/g -
overpass 5+960 N/S - - Retaining Walls
wall N1 0+380- 0+544 (left) N/S - - wall N2 0+451- 0+480 (right) N/S - - wall N3 0+527 -0+660 (right) N/S - -
wall N4 1+210 km 1+275 (right) - N/A - wall N5 1+295 - km 1+380 (right) - N/A - wall N6 1+540 - km 1+603 (right) - N/A -
wall N7 1+612 - km 1+758 (left) - N/A - wall N8 1+636 - km 1+752 (right) N/S - - wall N9 1+765 - km 1+918 (left)
Implementation of retaining wall's body with in situ concrete B20, F200
1+765,43 - o/g -
Installation of drainage pipes
1+765,43 S o/g -
wall N10 1+7656-km 1+986 (right) N/S - -
wall N11 2+035 - km 2+049 (left) N/S - - wall N12 2+385-km 2+850 (right) N/S - - wall N13 0+015 - km 0+110 (left) - N/A - wall N14
0+013 - 0+0.69 and 0+103.75-0+150
N/S - -
Lower retaining wall km 6+260- km 6+355 (left)
Implementation of retaining wall's body with in-situ concrete B20, F200
km 6+260 - o/g -
Installation of drainage pipes
km 6+260 S o/g -
Local Access and
Service Roads
- - N/A -
Utilities Relocation including:
Water and sewage pipeline relocation
Excavation of Common Soil for reuse or disposal off site
5+375 - 5+543 5+565 - 5+657 2+266 - 2+310
S o/g -
Gravel Sand layer in trench
5+375 - 5+543 5+565 - 5+657 2+266 - 2+310
S o/g -
Steel pipe Ф=1020x10 mm with strengthened antirustingwaterproofing
2+310 - 2+380 2+266 - 2+310
S o/g -
Steel pipe case Ф=1520x12 mm with strengthened
2+245 - 2+310 S o/g -
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antirusting waterproofing Polyethelene pipe Ф63 5+375 - 5+543 S o/g - Excavation of Common Soil for reuse or disposal off site
5+375 - 5+543 5+565 - 5+657 2+266 - 2+310
S o/g -
Water and Sewage system km 2+260 - 2+310 Excavation of Common Soil for reuse or disposal off site
km 1+490 km 1+385 km 3+160
- N/A -
Gravel Sand layer in trench
km 1+490 km 1+385 km 3+160
- N/A -
Dismantling of existing metal pipes and reinstallation as case
km 2+260 - 2+280 km 1+490 km 1+385
- N/A -
Backfilling of trench km 1+490 km 1+385
- N/A -
Corrugated plastic pipe d=315 mm, SN8
km 3+160 - N/A -
Irrigation pipeline system d=219mm
6+640 - 6+300 - N/A -
Electricity Street Lighting
Electrode-angle for earthing of complete transformer substations 5x50x50mm,L=2,5m
0+660 - 1+155 S o/g -
Ribbed steel for earthing of complete transformer substations 5x50mm
0+660 - 1+155 S o/g -
Փ50mm installation of plastic pipe
0+660 - 1+155 S o/g -
Power transmission lines relocation (6kV and 0.4 kV)
АВВГ-1 cable through trench
5+300 - substation (1845)
S o/g C/M
Փ160x10mm installation of plastic pipe
5+300 - substation (1845)
S o/g C/M
Demolition of a/c pavement of sidewalk and carriageway
5+300 - substation (1845)
S o/g C/M
Excavation of Common Soil for reuse or disposal off site
5+300 - substation (1845)
S o/g C/M
Backfilling of trench
5+300 - substation 1845 substation 1845 - 5+930 0+660 - 1+155 substation 1+640 - Sheram- Ohanov crossroad
S o/g -
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km 1+155 - substation
Sand bedding layer
5+300 - substation 1845 substation 1845 - km 5+930 km0+660 - 1+155 substation km 1+640 - Sheram- Ohanov crossroad
S o/g C/M
Double brick cover
5+300 - substation 1845 substation 1845 - km 5+930 0+660 - 1+155 substation km 1+640 - Sheram- Ohanov crossroad
S o/g C/M
Concrete preparatory layer h=10cm B7.5
1+155 S o/g C/M
In-situ concrete B-20 1+155 S o/g C/M Construction of walls with regular tuff stone d=20cm
1+155 S o/g C/M
Plaster of walls with cement-send mortar on metal net (100x100 d=3mm)
1+155 S o/g C/M
Waterproofing to buried surfaces
1+155 S o/g C/M
Crushed stone h=10cm 1+155 S o/g C/M Gas Pipelines Relocation Excavation of Common Soil for reuse or disposal off site
1+260 -1+360 S o/g C/M
Backfilling of trench 1+260 -1+360 S o/g C/M Sandy base(h=10cm) for gas pipeline,
1+260 -1+360 S o/g C/M
Underground steel pipe 1+260 -1+360 S o/g C/M Steel pipe above ground GOST 8732-76 d 530x8.0
1+385 -1+420 S o/g C/M
Test and cleaning of steel pipes
1+260 -1+360 1+385 -1+420
S o/g C/M
Dismantling of existing metal pipes and reinstallation as case
1+280 -1+290 1+260 1+385, 1+420
S o/g C/M
Steel shaped parts 1+285 - 1+290 1+385 - 1+420
S o/g C/M
Painting of pipes two times
1+385 - 1+420 S o/g C/M
Photographing of butt-jointing by gamma radiation
1+260 - 1+360 S o/g C/M
Signage, marking and
barriers including noise
barriers
N/S N/S - -
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Telecommunications 3+000 – 6+600 - N/A - N/A- Not applicable during the reporting period
N/S- works are not started at this structure
S - started
o/g - on- going
C- the works are already completed at this structure
C/M- the works are completed during the reporting period
(More photos showing the construction process presented in Annex 1)
11. The details of worker numbers in the current reporting period
Table 2-3. Contractor's staff in the end of reporting period 2019
Project Total staff Newly hired staff
Anticipated changes
Tender 5 142 10 TBD
12. The most significant new activities commenced during the current reporting period
are:
Excavation earth works started at Km 0+560 – 0+600, 0+700 - 1+100; 1+290 - 2+090 , 2+260 - 2+310 and at 5+580 - 5+800;
Removal of all buildings started at 0+670- 0+870; Retaining wall N7 at Km 0+380- km 0+544 (left);
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Embankment at 1+990 - 2+090, 1+570 - 1+650, 1+360 - 1+390 and at 1+410 - 1+480 Demolition of asphalt at Km1+155 - 1+280 Hot asphalt pavement for binder course (course-grained), thickness 7cm at 3+200 -
4+260;
Earth works for utilities relocation including: water and sewage pipeline relocation started at 0+340 - 0+260 to 1+990 - 2+090,
2+266 - 2+310, 5+375 - 5+543 and 5+565 - 5+657; Power transmission lines relocation started from 1+155 - 1+280 to 1+673- 1+678 km
and at 5+300 and completed during the month Gas Pipelines Relocation started at 1+260 -1+360 and completed during the month Construction of drainage system started at Km 1+120 - 1+000;1+287 - 1+120, 1+300
– 1+600, 4+320 – 4+400 and 6+580 - 6+642; Irrigation pipeline system d=219mm at 6+640 - 6+300 Lighting at Km 5+000 – 6+600;
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2.4 Description of Any Changes to Project Design
13. The project alignment was not deviated from that which assessed in the Impact
Assessment phase of the project and is set out in the IEE.
14. All the changes to the project design of Tender 5 were mainly regarding the
underground location of existing utilities and widening of footpaths; which were easily
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redesigned in routine order and were not significant in terms of the need for updates
to the IEE and/or Environmental Management Plans. There was no need in updating
the SEMP.
2.5 Description of Any Changes to Agreed Construction methods
15. No further changes in construction process and method statements took place during
the reporting period.
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3 ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARD ACTIVITIES
16. The implementation of the environmental safeguards program started in March 2016
and was in progress during the reporting period.
3.1 General Description of Environmental Safeguard Activities
Table 3-1. Environmental safeguard staff activities during report2019
Environmental staff
Activities Status
Contractor's ES Weekly monitoring site visits Coordination of correction of defects instructed by SE EHSS Supervision of instrumental measurements implemented by sub- contractor Weekly reporting in checklist format Participation in PIU/ Engineer site visits
To be continued next period
Supervision Engineer's EHSS
Weekly monitoring site visits Follow up of correction of defects instructed by the inspection reports Supervision of instrumental measurements implemented by contractor Participation in PIU joint site visits,Weekly reporting in checklist format Monthly reporting on environmental safeguards;
To be continued next period
YMPIU'sEO Monthly monitoring site visit Review Engineer's weekly and monthly reports Inspection site visits on April 17, May 30 and June 19; Bi- annual reporting to ADB
To be continued next period
3.2 Site Audits
17. During the reporting period construction site monitoring visits to Babajanyan-
Ashtarak highway Tender 5 were held monthly by PIU ES, weekly by Engineer's
EHSS and according to IEE/EMP para 316 weekly by Contractor's ES 1 and H&SS.
RE and responsible representatives of the Contractor participated in some of the
monitoring visits.
1 Actually the Contractor's ES visits the site regularly (1-2 and more times when needed) and documents the
monitoring activities and the results in a weekly environmental report.
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18. The joint site visits with ADB, Engineer and Contractor ESs were conducted on 9 and
22 March 2019.
19. Corrective actions were requested from Contractor to address each non-
conformance found during the monitoring (see Annex 3: Corrective action plan for
Tender 5). Improvement of the detected non-conformances was checked during the
next site visit. The summary of the corrective actions addressed/ not addressed by
Contractor during the reporting period are presented in Engineer's monthly reports.
The most significant findings of the site inspections are:
By the end of reporting period Contractor has closed such issues as the constant on-
site presence of the H&S responsible person, cleanliness of the public roads from
mud and sand, availability of sufficient amounts of garbage collection bins, the
removal of non- suitable waste to the permanent disposal sites, removal of asphalt
waste to the sub- contractor's base for further re- cycling.
Contractor has demonstrated much progress in the solution of some difficult issues
like installation of warning signs and barriers, visible marking of the RoW and fencing
of the construction area, as well as the measures for public safety. However, these
issues are not corrected fully and still remain open.
By the end of reporting period there are also the issues the progress of which is very
little: work site safety especially safety on- height, the proper discharge of the
concrete wash water, the excavated slopes in many places are not stable and there
is a risk of collapse. These issues are not corrected by Contractor and remain open.
20. Status of the corrective actions for Tender 5 by the end of the reporting period
January-June 2019 see in Annex 3. The correction of non-conformance shall be
checked by Engineer's ESs during the next monitoring visit in July 2019 and will be
reported accordingly.
21. Summary of the findings of site visits undertaken by PIU and Engineer's EHSS
during the reporting period see in Table 3-2.
By the end of the reporting period Contractor has demonstrated some decrease in the share of the closed issues compared with the previous period: from 46.3% to 27.9%, respectively the share of open issues (partly and not corrected) increased. Although Contractor has progressed in the solution of some issues, other remained not corrected which are common for both previous and current reporting period (see para 19).
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3.3 Issues Tracking (Based on Non-Conformance Notices)
22. During the reporting period, formal Non- compliance notice was not issued. The
series of warning letters regarding the environmental/ safety defects were issued to
the Contractor. Contractor was requested correct and report within the deadline.
Table 3-2 Summary of Issues Tracking Activity for Tender 5 for the Current Period
Project Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Total Number of Issues for
Project
41 42 49 42 42 43
Number of Open Issues (partly & not corrected)
22 27 25 28 30 31
Number of Closed Issues (fully corrected)
19 15 18 14 12 12
Percentage Closed 46.3 35.7 41.9% 33.3% 28.6% 27.9%
Issues Opened This Reporting Period
0 5 0 8 10 4
Issues Closed This Reporting Period
19 15 10 3 4 3
Figure 3-1.Summary of Issues by Non-Conformance
1. Non- conformant (24/ 59% open); 2. Conformant partially (7/ 13.1%
open); 3. Conformant fully (12/ 27.9% closed).
1
2
3
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2. Open (31/ 72.1%; 3. Closed.(12/ 27.9%)
3.4 Trends
Table 3-7. Trends of the current period.
Monthly Report
No
Total No of Issues % issues Closed % issues closed
late2
2018 41 43.9 2.4
January 2019 41 46.3 2.4
February 2019 42 35.7 11.9
March 2019 43 41.9 9.3
April 2019 39 35.9 9.5
May 2019 42 28.6 7.1
June 2019 43 27.9 TBD in July
3.5 Unanticipated Environmental Impacts or Risks
23. There was no unanticipated impacts/ risks, which were not identified in the IEE.
2 The last column in the Table 3-7 "% of issues closed late" shows the percentage of issues which came from
the previous month and are closed next month.
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4 RESULTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
24. Environmental monitoring program with a view to ensure compliance with the ADB’s
environmental requirements and all applicable environmental laws, regulations and
standards for environmental protection of RA has been developed in the scope of
IEEs/EIA and EMPs.The IEEs/EIA and EMPs contain monitoring activities
considered during project implementation: management during engineering design
phase, preconstruction, construction through the operation and maintenance
periods.Details of monitoring activities and reporting requirements are presented in
approved final EIA and EMP forArgavand junctionTender 3,IEE and EMP for
Davitashen-Ashtarakroad link Tender 4 and IEE and EMP for Babajanyan-Ashtarak
road link Tender 53. PIU ES with Engineer ES carried out post construction
monitoring for Tender 4 on 19 June 2019.
4.2 Overview of Monitoring Conducted during Current Period
25. Contractor’s Environmental Monitoring Procedures, Health, and Safety Management.
In accordance with the IEE/EMP, and the Contractor's SEMP, the Contractor is
required to undertake parametric instrumental measurements and observations on
dust, noise, vibration and water quality. Measurements are being implemented
through the contracted “ARAM GALOYAN” specialized laboratory. Locations for the
measurement points and the methodology for measurements are identified in the
updated SEMP (approved by RE on 7 April 2018). The frequency of measurements
is set two times per month and can be re-considered depending on necessity.
26. During the reporting period Contractor has implemented the operational instrumental
measurements on dust, noise and vibration for the Babajanyan- Ashtarak Highway
link road. The measurements are being implemented by the specialized entity
“ARAM GALOYAN” private entrepreneur based on the contract signed with sub-
contractor "Khachhar" LLC.
3EIA/EMP for Tender 3, I. Environmental Management Plan,I.2 Monitoring page 56 of 62; Annex 4 Table 2,page 28 of 36, IEE/EMP for Tender 4, I. Environmental Management Plan,I.2 Monitoring page 54 of 61; Annex 3 Table 2,page 23 of 31 and , IEE/EMP for Tender 5, I. Environmental Management Plan,I.2 Monitoring page 78 of 85; Annex 3 Table 2.
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Map 2.Location of the baselinemeasurement points for dust, noise and vibration for Tender 5
27. Contractor recognized the baseline figures implemented on 12.07.2015 and set in
IEE/EMP. However due to the fact that during the IEE the instrumental
measurements for the baseline survey was not carried out exactly at the sensitive
points which were identified in the monitoring plan Contractor implemented pre-
construction baseline survey for dust on 05.04. 2018 for 6 measurement points
located at Km 2+300- 6+640 and on dust, noise and vibration for 4 points located at
Km 0+000- 2+300. Generally, the legislative standards are accepted as project
threshold. In the cases when the baseline exceeded the legislative TLV the baseline
figure is accepted as a project threshold.
28. During the reporting period 2 additional temporary measurement points were
supplemented by the Contractor which were agreed with Engineer. These points
(N8* and N8**) were added because of the intensive civil works on- site between PK
1+600 and PK 1+286 next to the sensitive receptors. Dust, noise and vibration
measurements were implemented in some 1.5m from the hotel located on the right
side of the bridge on PK1+600 (measurement point N8*) and in front of residential
houses near the bridge on PK 1+286 (measurement point N8**). The baseline value
on dust, noise and vibration of the measurement point N8 (near Armenicum medical
Centre) was recognized as representative for these new points.
29. The following operational measurements were implemented: on January 16,
February 11 and 23, March 7 and 26, April 13 and 25, May 8 and 30, June 17 and
24. The reports on the instrumental measurements are available at Contractor's and
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Engineer's office and the summary of every month are provided to PIU within the
monthly report(see Annex 5: The results of air quality, noise and vibration monitoring
for Tender 5).The general picture of the measurements implemented by the
contractor for the reporting period can be summarized as following:
Noise level: Instrumental measurements of noise levels are performed using a
sound level meter "WS1361". Verification of the device has been done by "National
Institute of Metrology" CJSC, and certificate of verification valid through 22.05.2019
is issued (provided to Engineer). Noise instrumental measurements, analysis and
evaluation of results are carried out in accordance with the following
regulations/standards: Sanitary Norms № 2-III-11.3 "Noise in the workplaces, in
residential and public buildings and in residential construction areas" adopted by the
order of RA Minister of Health № 138 on 06.03.2002.
Table 4-2. Day-time threshold limit values (TLV) for noise
№ Premises and territories RA Legislative standards IFC standards night/ day
TLV (equivalent to sound level), dBA4
TLV (maximum sound level), dBA
1 Workplace 80 - -
2 Shops, trading halls, airport
and railway stations waiting
rooms, drop-off points of
public service providers
60 75 70
3 Territories adjacent to
residential buildings, clinics,
ambulatories, rest houses,
care homes, disabled
persons homes, libraries,
kinder gardens, schools and
other educational facilities
55 70 45/ 55
30. Measurements of noise levels are conducted in the daytime. The measurements are
taken three times per every selected point with the duration of 5 minutes for each.
The measuring device is placed in some 1.5m from the sensitive receptor to measure 4 The TLV (equivalent to sound level) in the Table 4-2 is for day time only because the civil works are not
implemented night time.
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the impact on it which is normally on some 50- 100m from the construction site5.The
list of machinery operating in the moment of measurement is provided in the every
contractor's report.
31. In all the selected points the accepted threshold6 is not exceeded. Exceeding above
the baseline was recorded only in single cases for 0.9 - 2.8dB.The IFC limit was not
exceeded. Never the less Contractor is being requested undertake additional
effective noise control measures.
Dust emissions Dust concentration is measured by using of TES 5322 PM 2.5 Air
Quality Monitor. This device is equipped to measure dust concentration as well as air
temperature and humidity. Verification of device has been done by "National Institute
of Metrology" CJSC, which gave a certificate of verification valid through 24.05.2019.
Dust measurements are conducted in accordance with the following normative
documentation acting in the Republic of Armenia: Government Decree № 160-N:
"Norms of maximum permissible concentrations (MPC) of atmospheric air pollutants
in residential areas". Measurements of dust concentration conducted in the
daytime.The measurements are taken three times per every selected point with the
duration of 3 minutes for each. The list of machinery operating in the moment of
measurement provided in the every contractor's report.
Table 4-3. Maximum permissible concentrations for PM2.5 and PM10
№ Name of substance
MPC (mg/m3 ) IFC standard Daily average (mg/ m3)
Max Daily average
1 PM2.5 0.16 0.035 0.025
2 PM10 0.3 0.06 0.05
5According to Armenia legislation the measurements are to be implemented at the sensitive receptors located
next to the source of the noise. Any normative standard does not exist. The radio of utmost 50- 100m in T5 project is determined empirically: the utmost impact of each type of machinery during the operation is determined based on the Expert's conclusion and taking into consideration the experience of previous SUDIP projects. 6 Project threshold is set on the legislative TLV (see Table 4-2) in cases when the baseline is below the TLV, and
on baseline + 3dB for the cases when the baseline is above TLV.
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Dust emission figures at the all selected locations were always far below both
average and maximum levels of the legislative standards set for residential areas.
The baseline figures were exceeded not significantly (0.002- 0.004 mg/ m3 for 10PM
in May 2019) and the exceeding was typical for construction earth works. IFC
standards are not exceeded and there were no complaints from local population.
Nevertheless Contractor was requested to keep implementing dust control measures.
Vibration. According to the results of vibration instrumental measurements, vibration
acceleration has shown zero value in all points. The results of vibration instrumental
measurements are compared with the legislative sanitary health norms.
32. Engineer has also implemented the periodic vibration measurements during
construction in the reporting period based on the direct contract signed between the
YM and Egis international.
The British Standard (BS 5228: Part 4 (BSI, 1992) as a common international regulation is accepted as Project Threshold7
Building type Limits for Transient Vibration Limits for Continues Vibration
<10 Hz 10- 50 Hz
>50 Hz <10 Hz 10- 50 Hz >50 Hz
Residential in good repair
5 10 20 2.5 5 10
Residential with significant structural defects
2.5 5 10 1.25 2.5 5
Industrial commercial (light and flexible structure)
10 20 40 5 10 20
Industrial commercial (heavy and stiff structure)
15 30 60 7.5 15 30
Month Date of measurement Exceeding above
Project8thresholds January 24, 25, 29, 31 No February 5, 7, 12, 14, 26 No March 5, 7, 12, 16, 19, 21, 27 and
28 No
April 2, 4, 9, 11, 20, 23, 25 and No 7 (Ref : T5 Vibration Study_V1b.docx Date : 13/02/2018 Version : Version 1b)
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30. May 2, 14, 17, 21, 23, 27, 29 and
31. No
June 6, 7, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25 and 26.
No
33. The reports are submitted to PIU and are available at EGIS office. According to the
reports there is no exceeding during the reporting month. Location of the vibration
measurement points see in ANNEX 5.
34. The water quality instrumental measurements at the HrazdanDown Irrigation
Channel crossing Babajanyan-Ashtarak road section near Tichina street were also
implemented on May 8. Two points located at 50m upstream and downstream from
the construction site were selected for sampling. The GPS coordinates are point N1
40°11'145"N and 44°26'614"E, and point N2 40°11'153"N and 44°26'735"E. The
results of the physicochemical analysis of water were compared with the baseline
pre- construction values (August 11, 2018)9. For the most of measured parameters
the baseline was not exceeded except the Point N2: COD is exceeded for 5 mg
O/land Ammonium ion for 0.0238 mg/l and the Point N1: Ammonium ion for 0.0239
mg/l. These exceeding was not caused by the construction works.
4.2 Trends
35. Compared with the previous measurements implemented in Aug- Dec 2018
compliance to the legislative and IFC standards has improved. Some exceeding in
noise level was recorded only once at the point N4 and N7 for maximum sound level
in May and June. The impact was not long- term and was typical for civil works.
Although the figures were within accepted project thresholds nevertheless Contractor
was instructed to keep implementing the noise control measures.
36. Regarding the dust the following trends are identified: although being within the
legislative permitted standards the construction related dust emissions are generally
somewhat increased, especially at the point N6 the values came close to the IFC
standards. At the same time still they didn't exceed the baseline level. Nevertheless
Contractor is instructed implement more effective dust control measures.
9 Irrigation water quality legislative standards don't exist.
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4.3 Summary of Monitoring Outcomes
37. The legislative standards, IFC standards and the project thresholds are generally not
exceeded. All the exceeding above the baseline level is within the limits permitted for
the civil works. Single cases of non- essential exceeding of the noise level compared
with baseline was recorded for the one pointN4 in May and (N7) in June for
maximum sound level. The impact was not long- term. The daily average was not
exceeded.
38. The dust level was not excessive, only in one point (N6) the figures were equal to
IFC standard for PM 2.5.
39. Contractor is instructed to keep implementing the mitigation measures in accordance
with IEE/EMP/ SEMP.
40. Contractor continued implementing measurements in the points according to the
Monitoring Plan based on the principle of on- going civil works and AP complaints, if
any, as well as at the two additionally selected measurement points which were
added to the Plan during April. Any essential exceeding is not recorded.
4.4 Material Resources Utilisation
4.4.1 Current Period
41. The following main types of material are used during the reporting period:
Table 4-4. Materials used during the reporting period
Type of material Source of material Storage Embankment material excavated suitable stones and
rock treated at the mobile crasher machine
at the permitted area next to the RoW
Concrete about 340 m3
"Khachhar LLC" concrete batching plant located at base area at Yerevan, 0072, Artashat Highway, 1st Lane 6/2)
N/A
Asphalt "Khachhar LLC" concrete batching plant located at base area at Yerevan, 0072, Artashat Highway, 1st Lane 6/2)
N/A
Water for technological (compaction) and environmental purposes (dust control)
Contract with provider "Viola Jour" Pipeline is located next to construction area at New Silikyanst.
N/A
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Electricity During the reporting period electricity was used only for lightening mobile houses and the construction site area at night.
Mobile portable generators (up to 6kVt)
N/A
4.4.2 Cumulative Resource Utilisation
42. During the reporting month the resource utilization was within the regular
consumption volumes. Any over- consumption and/ or resource losses were not
detected. Only the volume of utilized water somewhat increased compared with the
previous months due to the increased number of watering of the sites for dust control
purposes.
4.3 Waste Management
43. Contractor is implementing the following waste management activities: all the
generated waste is temporary collected at the preliminary accumulation sites within
the RoW and/ or at the sites outside the RoW based on the permission of the land
owner and Engineer's approval. According to the IEE/ EMP/ SEMP all the waste
should be regularly removed to the permanent disposal sites.
44. Contractor has permission by YM for the permanent disposal site for waste at
Yerevan Bazalt LTD area.
45. Currently Contractor is treating the excavated rocks and stones at the crusher
machine installed in the permitted area next to the RoW and re-used for
embankment.
46. Contractor is removing the construction related waste to the Khachhar base area
(Artashat Highway 1, lane 6/2) for further recycling based on the License on
collecting, transporting, disposal and recycling of hazardous waste (asphalt
pavement) and construction related waste (including the waste generated during
dismantling of buildings) issued by the MNP on January 31, 2019 and provided to the
Engineer.
47. The garbage and litter is disposed at the Nubarashen landfill based on relevant
account payments to Shengavit administrative district.
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4.5.1 Current Period
48. The following type of construction related waste was generated during the reporting
period:
Table 4-5. Waste generated during reporting period Type of the waste
Description Classification Total Quantity by the end of June M3
Re- used/ Final disposal
Excavation waste
subsoil and rocks Non- hazardous 49400 Re-used for embankment/
construction related waste
metal, plastic, wooden, demolished concrete parts, machinery tires etc.
Non- hazardous 9 380 250 m3 disposed at Khachar LLC base area / 0
construction related waste
dismantled utilities
Non- hazardous - Re-located utility/ 0
Old pavement removal waste
asphalt Hazardous 1 260 30 m3 disposed at Khachar LLC base area for re- cycling / 0
Liquid waste liquid waste originated as a result of spillages of oil, fuel, lubricants
Non- hazardous - Removed to Khachhar base for further recycling / 0
Liquid waste Concrete wastewater produced by concrete machine
Hazardous - 0 / handed over to Yerevan BazaltLlc for further recycling
Domestic waste
garbage and litter Non- hazardous - 0/ disposed at Nubarashen landfill based on relevant account payments to Shengavit administrative district
49. Contractor is minimizing the waste by the re- use and recycling in accordance with
the IEE/ EMP/ SEMP. Mostly the excavated subsoil and rocks are treated at the
crusher machine installed next to the RoWPK 3+200 in the permitted area (land
owned by “Defanse Housing Invest” CSJC, permission available),andare re- used for
embankment. The concrete waste water is collected by the sub- contractor
Kamurdjshin and is used for producing the safety concrete blocks. The liquid waste
such as oil and fuel is removed to the Khachhar base for further treatment and use
in other projects implemented by this company.
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4.5.2 Cumulative Waste Generation
Table 4-6 Cumulative waste generation results
Type of the waste Quantity generated , m3 As of June 1, 2019
during June 1- June 31, 2019
Total
Excavation waste 494800 0 50200 construction related waste
final disposed
8500 0 8500
Re-cycled 630 250 880 Asphalt waste 1230 30 1260
50. Currently contractor is recycling the major part of solid waste originated during
construction- the excavated soil and rocks- and is using this for embankment.
51. The situation with the collection and re-use of the liquid waste remained the same:
the concrete waste water is not re- used by the Contractor who is requested
construct the pool for collection of the concrete waste water and use this, for
example, for the production of the concrete blocks which are needed for safety
purposes and/ or for the temporary pavement of the field camp and workshop areas.
This requirement is not fulfilled by the contractor by the end of the reporting period.
4.4 Health and Safety
4.4.1 Community Health and Safety
52. There were notany incidents/ accidents related to the impacted communities.
4.4.2 Worker Safety and Health
53. No serious accident were recorded during the reporting period.Nevertheless some
incidents happened which were managed immediately.
54. On April 17, 2019 Mr. HaykazBaghramyan, a dump truck driver, has sprained his foot
on Pk 3+100 when trying to jump out of the cab of the truck. The first aid was
immediately provided by the foreman Karen Telunts. The injured driver returned to
normal work in the afternoon of the same day. On April 27, 2019, Mr.
HakobChichyan, the driver of another truck (КАМАЗ 469LO61) ran into a pile of
rubble accumulated on site on PK 1+760 (near Armenicum) while trying to enter the
construction site. The driver was not injured and no significant damage was caused
to the truck (the left rear taillight is broken). The car was repaired in the same day.
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55. During the reporting period the safety on- site including the safety on- height, unsafe
practices and the public safety remained in the centre of Engineer's concern. Some
improvement in safety was recorded by the Engineer: a person responsible for H&S
is re- placed and the constant presence of the newly appointed person on- site is
now ensured; in many places the warning signs and exclusion barriers are erected
around work site areas, the working staff is mostly provided with the high visibility
vests, gloves and footwear, worker’s health checks are regularly implemented by the
medical worker.
56. Nevertheless during the reporting period many safety issues remained unsolved and
repeated, and many unsafe practices on site still were again detected:
Although contractor has mostly implemented the fencing, some newly excavated pits
and tranches still remain open;
Many previously installed safety road signs disappeared or were damaged;
proper scaffoldings with safe platforms, back rails and proper staircases for working
on the overpasses and retaining walls were still missing;
metallic armature remained bare and not protected at the retaining walls and
overpasses;
the helmets, protective masks and PPE for working on- height were not available;
some managing staff- the same foremen - and geodesic workers were not wearing
the uniform;
public safety was not entirely ensured: proper barriers and fencing were missing in
some places, construction site is still not properly isolated and the entrance of people
and private cars is not restricted.
57. The detected defects were specially highlighted in Engineer's monitoring reports and
special letters to the contractor. In the case of violations of work safety, especially
while working on- height Contractor was requested to stop the works until the safety
measures are in place.
58. Contractor was requested implement the double check of the road signs and
markings installed in the construction site in order to ensure the compliance with
TMP. All road signs and markings are to be installed in accordance TMP except of
the signs on the crossing of New Silikyan and Chavush streets where construction
works were not started. The fulfilment of this requirement is awaited and will be
checked during the first site visit in July.
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4.5 Training
Table 4-7. Environmental safeguard related training activities undertaken during the
project life Month/ Year 2018 2019 January N/A Job-specific environmental, H&S,
ERP, HIV/AIDS training for the engineering staff, foremen and workers trainings organized for the working staff on January 17, 2019. Totally 74 people were trained on the following topics:
the possible environmental and H&S negative impacts and their mitigation measures during the construction works
HIV/AIDS hazards Emergency response plan, Risk of work, work safety
standards (earth works, safety of drivers, excavator and bulldozer operators),
proper use of PPE’s, Environmental impacts of
the construction works and mitigation and preventive measures
Archaeological chance finds procedures.
February Contractor's ES hold a site induction training on health & safety safeguards for his and sub-contractor’s staff on February 21, 2018. Special attention was given to the GRM, the public safety and issues raised by the local residents like dust control.
Regular on- site training of the staff for the different groups of workers including those working on- height, and drivers. The main topic of the trainings was the dust control measures, driving and traffic control measures and rules, as well as the main safety hazards during construction activities, such as erection and operation of scaffoldings, using ladders, working in tranches and wearing PPE.
March Contractor hold an environmental/ H&S training on ADB safeguards and IEE/EMP requirements for his engineering and working staff and foremen on March 2, 2018. Totally 31 people were trained. The report on the training
Several additional on- site job- specific trainings were organized with different groups of workers (on-height workers) and drivers. Contractor’s drivers and workers were informed on dust control measures, driving and traffic control measures and rules, as well as
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together with the topic and list of participants is attached in Contractor's monthly report for March 2018.
inducted on main safety hazards during construction activities, such as erection and operation on scaffoldings, using ladders, working in tranches and wearing PPE
April Additional training of workers on safety for working on height and for safety in deep pits required by SE was conducted on- site.
Additional training of workers on safety required by SE was conducted on- site. Contractor’s drivers and workers were informed on using covers, as well as on main safety hazards during construction activities, such as erection and operation on scaffoldings, using ladders, working in tranches and wearing PPE. Environmental training repeatedly requested for sub- contractors is not implemented.
May Comprehensive environmental/ H&S training on ADB safeguards and IEE/EMP requirements was implemented for the staff, foremen andworkers of the newly contracted subcontractorKamurdjshin LLC on May 11, 2018. The scope of training included the possible environmental and H&S negative impacts, their mitigation measures, emergency plan, work safety standards and PPE requirements, archaeological chance finds procedures. Also an additional training of workers on safety for working on height and for drivers regarding the speed limits for dust control required by SE was conducted on- site.
Contractor hold an environmental/ H&S training on ADB safeguards and IEE/EMP requirements for the newly hired engineering and working staff and foremen on May 8 and 10, 2019. Totally 77 people were trained. The report on the training together with the topic and list of participants is attached in Contractor's monthly report for May 2019.
June Comprehensive environmental/ H&S training on ADB safeguards and IEE/EMP requirements was implemented for the newly hired staff, foremen and workers, on June 15, 2018. The scope of training included the possible environmental and H&S negative impacts as well as their mitigation measures, emergency plan, work safety standards and PPE requirements, archaeological chance finds procedures.
On- site job- specific trainings were organized with different groups of workers (on-height workers) and drivers
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Also additional training of workers on safety for working on height, on main safety hazards during construction activities, such as erection and operation on scaffoldings, using ladders, working in tranches and wearing PPE, as well as for drivers regarding the concrete waste water management required by SE was conducted on- site.
July Several additional trainings organized with different groups of workers and drivers (drivers of concrete mixers, workers who works on the bridges, etc). The drivers and workers were informed on concrete wash water discharge and dust control measures, as well as on main safety hazards during construction activities, such as installation and operation on scaffoldings, using ladders, working in tranches and wearing PPE.
to be reporting in next monitoring report.
August A health& safety training was organized by SE EHSS for all the site- inspectors and engineers on August 30, 2018. 20 participants were present. The training material was developed in the form of PP Presentation and was focused on SUDIP site specific frequent non- compliances. The main topics were:
RoW and work site fencing, barriers
Warning and road safety signs
Uniform and PPE Pedestrian corridor and
posters on public safety; Organization of storage
area Safety on- height; Sanitary facilities;
to be reporting in next monitoring report.
September No training to be reporting in next monitoring report.
October An awareness raising ADB Safeguard Policy training on Environmental/ Health & Safety for Contractor's engineering and
to be reporting in next monitoring report.
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safeguard staff was implemented by the SE EHSS on October 3, 2018.
November An awareness raising ADB Safeguard Policy training on social safeguards for Contractor's engineering and safeguard staff was implemented by the Engineer's HSE on November 3, 2018. The Agenda of the training was the following: 1. Introduction of the ADB SPS (2009) 2. Role and responsibilities of PIU, Engineer's and Contractor's social specialists. Active listening, interactive communication, managing emotions. 3. The Project Grievance Redress Mechanism: key elements, analyze the problem and steps in handling the complaint, approaches for problem solving. 4. Case study. 5. Monitoring and reporting according to the ADB new Manual.
to be reporting in next monitoring report.
December No training to be reporting in next monitoring report.
58. Taking into consideration that the managing staff of the contractor and some of
responsible persons are re- placed and the foremen and representatives of sub-
contractors were not present on the awareness raising ADB Safeguard Policy
training on Environmental/ Health and Safety organized by Engineer on October 3,
2018, as well as taking into consideration the repeated environmental/ H&S non-
conformance Engineer finds this necessary to repeat the training session and
request from the contractor to ensure the presence of all the key staff including the
foremen and the newly appointed managing staff.
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5 FUNCTIONING OF THE SEMP
5.1 SEMP Review
59. The third version of the SEMP for the construction of Babajanyan-Ashtarak highway
Tender 5 submitted by the contractor and approved by the Engineer. The SEMP
updated with regard to the new access to and possession of construction sites at
Babajanyan- Tichina road section with the exception of three land plots.
60. After the 3-rd updated version was circulated with PIU and ADB, it was approved by
the PIU/Engineer in December 2018.
61. The status of environmental permits and licenses submitted by the contractors/sub-
contractors are reflected in the Table 4-1 below:
Table 4-1: Status of environmental permits and licenses
Item status Comment Tender 5
Commencement of works In place Permission to start civil works (partial commencement permission) issued by PIU on 12 February 2018. the Right of Access to the Site for Km 2+300 to km 6+640 starting from1.02.2018 Permission to start civil works (full commencement permission) issued by PIU on 08 June 2018. the Right to Access to the Site for the entire length of the Project, with the exception of n. 3 land plots starting from 8.06.2018. the Right to Access to the Site for Km 0+ 020 to km 0+110 for the entire length of the Project, with the exception of 2 land plots starting from 29.01. 2019 The works have been interrupted along the following sections (not limited to): From km 0+ 800, km 1 + 220 to km 1 + 280 “Noy Trance LLC” territory; Km 1 + 900 car repair shop on; Km 2 + 020 yard and car repair shop; Km 2 + 200 car repair shop; Km 5+700- 6+240
Disposal of construction waste
Open YM's "no objection" for the disposal of excavated subsoil in the territory owned by "Yerevan Bazalt" LLC 07 March 2018.
Permission on cutting trees hindering construction process
In place Permission on cutting trees issued by YM on 22 January 2018.
Construction camp In place According to SEMP Contractor has organized a construction camp area within the RoW next to New Silikian str. Also both Contractor's and Sub–contractor's facilities (mobile houses, material storage, parking of machinery) are temporarily organized within the different parts of the RoW.
Preliminary accumulation sites
In place Contractor is implementing temporary stockpiling of the suitable subsoil and topsoil generally within the RoW. Also 2 areas outside the RoW are occupied based on the written agreements (permissions) with the land plot owners:
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Mr. KarapetGhazaryan and “Defanse Housing Invest” CSJC. Disposal of solid municipal and construction waste
In place The household solid waste collected in special containers and handed to Shengavit administrative district based on agreement and relevant account payments. The construction related waste temporarily collected at Khachhar LLC base (Yerevan, 0072, Artashat Highway, 1st Lane 6/2). for further treatment and re-use.
Treatment of excavated usable subsoil Crushermachine installation
In place The movable Crusher machine installed on site next to RoW in the areas owned by the “Defanse Housing Invest” CSJC.(permission available)
Borrow pits In place Nonew quarry and borrow pit for the Project are opened. Suitable excavated material from construction site is used for embankment. Additional construction material (stones, gravel, sand etc.) will be brought from the "Yerevan Bazalt" LLC based on delivery contract.
Inventory of Emissions of hazardous substances in to ambient air from batching plant.
Not needed
Contractor has no batching and/ or asphalt plant established for the project. The concrete and asphalt will be brought from the Khachhar'sexisting concrete batching and asphalt plants located in the Khachhar LLC base (Yerevan, 0072, Artashat Highway, 1st Lane 6/2). Norms of maximum permissible emissions of harmful substances for Khachhar LLC, approved by the Minister of Nature Protection are attached in the SEMP Annex R.
Table 6.1 The summary of suggested changes to the IEE/ EMP/ SEMP:
N Mitigation measure Contractor's objections Engineer suggests the changes to the SEMP
1 Mud spread preventive measures
The regular cleaning of public roads is implemented Other measures are too expensive
Remove this measure from the SEMP and require only the regular (daily) cleaning of public roads
2 Permission for the use of the territory outside the RoW
The verbal permission is achieved, the risk of the conflict is not materialized, the written permission is not cost- effective
Engineer evaluates the risk of conflict and makes a decision regarding the necessity of written permission in every case. In the cases when the risk is not materialized and is evaluated as low the Contractor's conformation that the verbal agreement is achieved might be sufficient.
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6 GOOD PRACTICE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPROVEMENT
6.1 Good Practice
62. Contractor is mostly operating socially friendly and is trying to meet the requests of
the local population even if this is out of his contractual liabilities.
63. During the April Mr. G, Karapetyan, the local resident living near the PK 4+800 (New
Silikyan St) applied to the Contractor with request to help him to construct the water
supply and sanitation pipeline from his house to main sewage system. Meeting this
request Contractor has allocated one of his excavators and excavated a 50 m long
tranche and installed the pipes. This action was out of Contractor's responsibilities.
6.2 Opportunities for Improvement
64. The current SEMP is good enough to ensure compliance to the environmental/ H&S/
social safeguards. New opportunities are not identified.
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7 SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
7.1 Summary
65. New tender for Argavand-Shirak road link, Tender 3 is announced and the bid
evaluation report approved by ADB and Governing Council in June.
66. Tender 4 Davitashen-Ashtarak road link construction is completed.Currently the
project is in the defect notification period.
67. The Tender 5 environmental safeguards program started in February 2018 and was
in progress during the reporting period.
68. The Tender 5 is operating based on the necessary legal permissions and contracts.
The contractoris recommended to halt the non-permitted use of territories outside the
RoW. The following work sites have been active during the current reporting period:
all the work sites as per the Right of Access to the Site for Km 2+300 to km 6+640
starting from 1.02.2018 starting from 8.06.2018 and the Right to Access to the Site
for Km 0+ 020 to km 0+110 starting from 29.01. 2019 for the entire length of the
Project, with the exception of 2 land plots
The compliance with the requirements of ADB environmental safeguard was
ensured.The safeguards management staff is appointed by PIU, Supervising
Engineer and Contractor. Project related issues were regularly communicated with
the environmental specialists of PIU and Engineer, as well as Contractor’s
management and environmental team.
The Site-specific Environmental Management Plan containing the identification of
site-specific environmental impacts, risk assessment and mitigation measures is
approved. The ADB SPS (2009) requirements on information disclosure and public
participation is fulfilled. ADB conducted review missions to check compliance of the
Program activities
Environmental safeguard reviews conducted within ADB audit mission. All
recommendations were taken into account and are currently under the
PIU/Supervising Engineer's control.
69. The project alignment was not deviated from that which assessed in the Impact
Assessment phase of the project.There was no unanticipated impacts/ risks, which
were not already identified in the IEE. All the changes to the project design were not
significant in terms of the need for updates to the IEE/ EMP/ SEMP.
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During the reporting period construction site monitoring visits to Babajanyan-
Ashtarak highway Tender 5 were held monthly by PIU ES, weekly by Engineer's
EHSS and weekly by Contractor's ES and H&SS.
During the reporting period Contractor has implemented the operational instrumental
measurements on dust, noise and vibration for the Babajanyan- Ashtarak Highway
link road. Generally the project threshold, legislative standards and IFC standards
were not exceeded. All the exceeding above the baseline level is within the limits
permitted for the civil works. In single cases of non- significant exceedance, the
Contractor was notified and requested more effective implementation of mitigation
measures in accordance with IEE/EMP/ SEMP which was checked by the SE.
The resource utilization was within the regular consumption volumes. Any over-
consumption and/ or resource losses were not detected. Contractor was using the
treated excavation material for embankment. New quarries and/ or borrow sites are
not opened.
Waste management is implemented based on the YM permission for disposal and
based on the License on collecting, transporting, disposal and recycling of hazardous
waste (asphalt pavement) and construction related waste (including the waste
generated during dismantling of buildings) issued by the MNP. Contractor is recycling
/reusing the major part of solid waste which is the excavated soil and rocks originated
during construction.
Noserious accident happened during the reporting period.The safety on-site including
the safety on height, unsafe practices and the public safety remained in the centre of
PIU/ Supervising Engineer's concern. By the end of the reporting period is much
improved.
A series of job-specific environmental, H&S, ERP, HIV/AIDS trainings for the
engineering staff, foremen and workers trainings organized for the working staff on
January 17 and May 8 and 10, 2019.Grievance redress mechanism has been
established in all communities where construction works have been implemented.
Preconstruction public consultation and other regular communication with impacted
communities took place and the proper functioning of grievance redress mechanism
in all communities regularly checked.
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7.2 Recommendations
70. TheSemi-annual report template is too complicated and needs an improvement.
ANNEXES Annex 1: Photos of construction process for Tender 5
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ANNEX2: Corrective Action table for ADB requirements set in the Mission Notes for March 12, 2019
N ADB NEC comment Correction status by June 30, 2019
1 There are some excavations that are not fenced and could be very dangerous for drivers, dwellers, etc. In some cases the barricade is done in the form of the soil heaps which is not sufficiently effective
Corrected partly
2 Workers are working without safety equipment, Not corrected
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particularly without helmets
3 The number of prohibiting posters should be increased and the damaged signs are to be re- installed
Corrected
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Annex 3: Corrective action plan for Tender 510
Corrective action plan for Tender 5 the construction period from January to June 2019:
N Deadline for request
Corrective action request Date of corrective action
Corrective action status
1 11.01.2019 18.01.2019
Workers briefed on IEE/EMP/SEMP at time of starting employment.
17.01.2019
Corrected
10
The tables reflect the situation by the end of the month. The Engineer's weekly monitoring during the month showed that mostly the defects are corrected/ or corrected partly, but then again detected.
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2 immediately Mostly the workers were provided and were wearing the uniform.
25.01.2019 Corrected mostly
3 11.01.2019 18.01.2019 25.01.2019
The missing bins for garbage collection are now installed and the working areas are mostly cleaned
25.01.2019 Corrected mostly
4 11.01.2019 18.01.2019 25.01.2019
Storage areas next to mobile houses needs improvement: the liquid staff and other construction related material should be properly organized
25.01.2019 Corrected mostly
5 immediately Access of strangers and outsiders is excluded.
28.12.2018 Corrected partly
6 11.01.2019 18.01.2019 25.01.2019
Material was accumulated and stored at temporary accumulation site outside the ROW. Contractor provided the relevant data and started removal from non- permitted area
25.01.2019 Corrected partly
7 11.01.2019 18.01.2019
Remains of materials and previously detected construction waste is hauled from work site
18.01.2019
Corrected partly
8 immediately Public safety is ensured partly. The pits next to residential houses and offices remained not safely blocked which is very dangerous
18.01.2019
Corrected partly
9 11.01.2019 18.01.2019 25.01.2019
Warning signs and exclusion barriers erected around work site areas. Safety barricades and fencing next to the intensive traffic road are partly installed.
25.01.2019 Corrected partly
10 11.01.2019 18.01.2019 25.01.2019
The roads were mostly cleaned but the mud spread preventive measures are not taken
25.01.2019 Corrected partly
11 11.01.2019 18.01.2019
Training on safety was implemented but was not sufficiently effective. Additional training especially for the working on- height was needed
17.01.2019 Corrected partly
12 11.01.2019 18.01.2019 25.01.2019
The old traces of the not properly discharged concrete wash water are now cleaned but the pool is not allocated.
25.01.2019 Corrected partly
13 immediately Workers are mostly provided with uniform but those working on- height are still not provided with protective equipment for working on the bridges
- Not corrected
14 11.01.2019 18.01.2019 25.01.2019
The dismantled pipes are not removed and not accumulated properly
- Not corrected
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15 11.01.2019 18.01.2019 25.01.2019
The waste generated as a result of the demolished houses is not removed and is still left on- site
- Not corrected
16 11.01.2019 18.01.2019 25.01.2019
The slopes of the trench excavated alongside the Lukashinst are not stable, there is a risk of topsoil erosion of the neighbouring gardens.
- Not corrected
17 11.01.2019 18.01.2019 25.01.2019
The toilets are installed now at almost all the road sections but are missing at Silikyan overpass section
- Not corrected
N Deadline for request
Corrective action request Date of corrective action
Corrective action status
1 22.02.2019
The presence of the H&S responsible person during the Engineer’s site visits is ensured
22.02.2019
Corrected
2 14.02.2019 22.02.2019
The missing bins for garbage collection are now installed and the working areas are mostly cleaned
22.02.2019
Corrected mostly
3 1.02.2019 8.02.2019 14.02.2019 22.02.2019
Trucks are using the covers while outgoing from the working sites
22.02.2019
Corrected partly
4 1.02.2019 8.02.2019 14.02.2019 22.02.2019
Sanitary- hygienic conditions for the working staff. The water is provided
22.02.2019
Corrected partly
5 1.02.2019
Material was accumulated and stored at temporary accumulation site outside the ROW. Contractor provided the relevant data and started removal from non- permitted area
1.02.2019
Corrected partly
6 14.02.2019 22.02.2019
Remains of materials and previously detected construction waste is not hauled from work site
- Not corrected
7 14.02.2019 22.02.2019
The dust control measures were not implemented
- Not corrected
8 1.02.2019 8.02.2019 14.02.2019 22.02.2019
The roads were mostly not cleaned, the mud spread preventive measures are not taken
- Not corrected
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9 1.02.2019 8.02.2019 14.02.2019 22.02.2019
The old traces of the not properly discharged concrete wash water are again detected, the old ones are not cleaned, the pool is not allocated.
- Not corrected
10 immediately Workers are mostly provided with uniform but those working on- height are still not provided with protective equipment for working on the bridges
- Not corrected
11 immediately Warning signs and exclusion barriers erected around work site areas. Safety barricades and fencing next to the intensive traffic road are partly installed.
- Not corrected
12 immediately Access of strangers and outsiders is excluded.
- Not corrected
13 immediately Work safety, unsafe practices, safety on the bridge, public safety
- Not corrected
14 1.02.2019 8.02.2019 14.02.2019 22.02.2019
The dismantled pipes are not removed and not accumulated properly
- Not corrected
15 1.02.2019 8.02.2019 14.02.2019 22.02.2019
The waste generated as a result of the demolished houses is not removed and is still left on- site
- Not corrected
16 1.02.2019 8.02.2019 14.02.2019 22.02.2019
The slopes of the tranche excavated alongside the Lukashinst are not stable, there is a risk of topsoil erosion of the neighbouring gardens.
- Not corrected
N Corrective action requested Status by March 31, 2019
Corrective action undertaken by contractor
Engineer's action
1 Fencing near excavated areas and manholes in some sections of the project right of way were improved, but there are some sections that are not properly visible and safe and need fencing replacement. Also there are some excavations that are not fenced and could be very dangerous for drivers, dwellers, etc.
Corrected partly
Fencing near excavated areas and manholes in some sections of the project right of way were improved but not all
Contractor is requested correct fully before April 4, 2019
2 In the project right of way some Corrected Almost all the Contractor is requested
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previous accumulations of construction waste were cleaned and removed to dump site but several accumulations are still in place and not removed. The waste should be removed to the dump site according to the EMP and SEMP requirements. Those accumulations need to be regularly removed otherwise they give the local population an additional chance to use them as a landfill.
mostly
previous accumulations of construction waste are removed to the designated dump site
correct fully before April 4, 2019
3 Covers of several trucks were worn-out and should be replaced.
Corrected All the trucks are provided with proper re-placed covers and are using them while entering the public rods
Contractor is requested keep using the covers
4 Staff working on the bridges/overpass are not equipped with proper safety equipment. Scaffolding, ladders are not safe and should be urgently replaced
Not corrected No action Contractor is requested correct immediately
5 Some entrances to the construction sites should be covered by gravel not to allow mud penetrate to operating roads.
Corrected partly:
The entrance into the Babajanyanst is paved with gravel but many others remained not covered
Contractor is requested correct fully before April 4, 2019
6 During site visit the nearby dwellers raised issue of not proper marking of project right of way borders. According to the Contractor, the project end is located in the land plot of that property. However the APs only verbally were communicated the issue to the Contractor. Contractor ensured that they are dealing with this issue. Dwellers were advised to provide written complaint to Contractor for proper logging in the grievance log and implementation of all required steps of the Project's GRM. For further smooth implementation of the project it is advisable to the Contractor to
Corrected partly
The RoW is not marked but the APs are advised to log their complaints into the GRM log- book for proper dealing the issue.
Contractor is requested record also the verbal complaints
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ask all the complainants to register their complaints for proper monitoring of all procedures
7 After construction works the Contractor should adjust angels of the sites, where material is excavated and crushed for construction purposes
Not corrected No action Contractor is requested correct as soon as the construction works in the mentioned area are completed
N Corrective action requested Status by April 30, 2019
Corrective action undertaken by contractor
Engineer's action
1 More attention must be given to safety especially to open excavations, which we recently noted are left in an unsafe condition.
Corrected partly
Fencing near excavated areas in some sections of the project right of way were improved but not all
Contractor is requested correct fully before May 1, 2019
2 More attention must be paid to the safety of partially demolished private houses.
Not corrected
- The Contractor is requested to ensure public safety even if the houses are dismantled by APs.
3 More attention must be paid to the safety of partially demolished private houses. In addition, working on-height is not safe especially at Armenicum section.
Corrected partly
Although the working on bridges is much improved but the measures are mostly partial and need still improvement and constant control Regarding the demolishing of houses contractor didn't undertake any activity
The Contractor is requested ensure all the necessary safety measures for working on- height and implement the constant control Also Contractor is reminded to ensure public safety even if the houses are dismantled by APs.
N Corrective action requested Status by May 31, 2019
Corrective action undertaken by contractor
Engineer's action
1 Implement the marking of the RoW and keep parking within the permitted area
Corrected partly
Fencing along the project right of way was
Contractor is requested correct fully before June 5, 2019
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improved but not at all sections
2 Construct the proper workshop for machinery repair with pollution preventive measures.
Corrected partly
Some gravel is placed as a pollution preventive measure but the cover is not complete
Contractor is requested correct fully before June 5, 2019
3 The Contractor has demonstrated constant decrease in compliance to IEE/EMP/SEMP compared the previous site visit.
Not corrected
- The Contractor is requested correct the non- conformance before June 3, 2019
4 The Contractor is requested to provide permission of the land owner regarding the area located in front of the crusher which is used for temporary storage of construction material and for the parking of machinery.
Not corrected
- The Contractor is again requested provide permission of the land owner or remove the storage from the non- permitted area
Permission should be provided not later than June 5
N Corrective action requested Status by June 30, 2019
Corrective action undertaken by contractor
Engineer's action
1 The Contractor is requested to provide permission of the land owner regarding the area located in front of the crusher which is used for temporary storage of construction material and for the parking of machinery. Permission should be provided not later than June 5.
Not corrected
The area was tape fenced during the PIU/ Engineer site visit on June 19 but very soon disappeared The permission is not provided
Contractor is requested correct before July 4, 2019
2 The Contractor is requested to ensure proper public safety, as on site it is very poor. The Contractor should take measures to improve the situation. All the measures are partial and not sufficiently effective.
Corrected partly
The number of prohibiting posters and/ or posters warning on the danger are increased The disturbed public walkway
Contractor is requested immediately correct fully
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at New Silikyan is fenced and some pits and manholes inside and outside the RoW next to residential houses are now fenced
3 The trucks are operating on public roads without covers.
Not corrected No measure The Contractor is requested implement additional training of drivers and ensure that all the trucks are using covers while entering the public roads
4 Ensure safety on the interchanges and on the retaining walls.
- - The correction will be checked during the first site visit in July
Annex 4: Thesummary of compliance/ non-conformancefor Tender 5 The summary of compliance/non-conformance for the reporting period for Tender 5 from
January to June 2019 by the end of each month presented in the Matrix below:
Monthly Report
No
Total No of Issues % issues Closed % issues closed
late
1 January 41 46.3 2.4
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3 March 43 41.9 9.3
4 April 39 35.9 9.5
5 May 42 28.6 7.1
6 June 43 27.9 TBD in July
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Annex 6: Grievance Redress Mechanism and Public Consultation
For feedback, concerns and complaints from the APs, a GRM, inspired by the problem
solving function of ADB’s guidelines and policies shall maintained for the duration of the
Project. The GRM intended to assist aggrieved persons in lodging their complaints and to
describe the mechanism designed to redress their grievances in a timely and effective
manner. The parties potentially involved are: the complainants, Contractor, Engineer, PIU,
EA, NGOs, and the courts. The details of the GRM operation could be found in EIA for
Tender 3 & in IEEs of Tender 4 and Tender 511.
A proper GRM has been established to meet environmental related concerns of affected
people in Davitashen-Ashtarakroad link Tender 4 and in Babajanyan-Ashtarak road link
Tender 5. The availability of the logbook and registered complaints in the Contractor’s field
office regularly checked during the monitoring site visits. During the reporting period both
Contractors Tender 4 and Tender 5 ensured permanent communication with the local
residents, APs and other public.
During the reporting period complaints for Tender 4 and Tender 5 (see below table 1)
regarding cracks and request to acquire the property were addressed by the Contractor’s,
Supervision Engineer’s social specialists coordinated by SirakGyulbudaghyan - PIU land
acquisition and resettlement specialist.
Table 1 – Status of complaints during the reporting period
11EIA/EMP for Tender 3 H.2. Grievance Redress Mechanism, page 47 of 62, in IEE/EMP for Davitashen-Ashtarak road link Tender 4 H.2. Grievance Redress Mechanism, page 45 of61 (http://sudipyerevan.am/en/environmental-impact; /https://www.adb.org/projects/documents/sudip-t2-yerevan-western-ring-road-road-link-davitashen-ashtarak-highway-iee ) and in IEE/EMP for Babajanyan-Ashtarak road link Tender 5H.2. Grievance Redress Mechanism, page 68 of 85 (http://sudipyerevan.am/en/environmental-impact/; https://www.adb.org/projects/documents/arm-42417-033-iee).
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Of the complaints listed in Table 1, 13 remain open in 2019 and all efforts will be made to
close these complaints within the next reporting period.
N AP Address Complaint PIU response Comments
Tender 4 Davtashen- Ashtarak Road Link (Section 9) 1 Hamlet
Poghosyan / MesropPoghosyan
Davtashen street N 2, house 6
Crack issue Pending The AP complained about damages due to construction. The house was included in the Pre-construction survey implemented by the Constructor and the Engineer. Also due to the complaint a site visit was organized. It was clarified to the AP that a post-construction survey will be implemented after the construction in order to fix all the damages and to decide if the damages are attributable to the construction.
2 VEM CJSC Crack issue Pending Following the AP’s complaint on June 26, 2018 a joint visit with the CR’s and DESC social specialists and engineers has been conducted to VEM LLC. The director of the VEM LLC was complaining that there are a lot of cracks in their newly repaired office due to construction activities. On the same day stickers have been put on the cracks. The AP has been explained that a final decision regarding the deteriorations is generally made after construction is over and the cracks in the office will be re- monitored.
4 Martin Petrosyan
Davtashen street N 4, house 41
Crack issue Clarification provided to the AP
The AP complained about damages due to construction. The house was included in the Pre-construction survey implemented by the Constructor and the Engineer. Also due to the complaint a site visit was organized. It was clarified to the AP that a post-construction survey will be implemented after the construction in order to fix all the damages and to decide if the damages are attributable to the construction.
5 MkhitarMkhitaryan
Davtashen street N 4, house 35
Crack issue Clarification provided to the AP
The AP complained about damages due to construction. The house was included in the Pre-construction survey implemented by the Constructor and the Engineer. Also due to the complaint a site visit was organized. It was clarified to the AP that a post-construction survey will be implemented after the construction in order to fix all the damages and to decide if the damages are attributable to the construction.
6 AlinaKhachtryan
Davtashen street N 4, house 10/1
Crack issue Clarification provided to the AP
The AP complained about damages due to construction. The house was included in the Pre-construction survey implemented by the Constructor and the Engineer. After the preconstruction survey 2 site visits were organized. It was clarified to the AP that a post-construction survey will be implemented after the construction in order to fix all the damages and to decide if the damages are attributable to the construction.
7 GarnikGasparyan
Davtashen street N 1, 2b
Crack issue Clarification provided to the AP
The AP complained about damages due to construction. The house was included in the Pre-construction survey implemented by the Constructor and the Engineer. After the preconstruction survey 2 site visits were organized. It was clarified to the AP that a post-construction survey will be implemented after the construction in order to fix all the damages and to decide if the damages are attributable to the construction.
Tender 5 Babajanyan-Tichina Road Link (Section 6) 8 ArturEghiaza
ryn Shahumyan 16, 143/1
Crack issue Clarification provided to the AP
The AP complained about damages due to construction. Based on the complaint a site visit was organized. It was clarified to the AP that a post-construction survey will be implemented after the construction in order to fix all the damages and to decide if the damages are attributable to the construction.
9 Naira Tonoyan
Shrami 10/1
Crack issue Clarification provided to the AP
The AP complained about damages due to construction. Based on the complaint a site visit was organized. It was clarified to the AP that a post-construction survey will be implemented after the construction in order to fix all the damages and to decide if the damages are attributable to the construction.
10 HaykBarseghyan
Haxtanakave. 2 st. house 8
Crack issue Clarification provided to the AP
The AP complained about damages due to construction. Based on the complaint a site visit was organized. It was clarified to the AP that a post-construction survey will be implemented after the construction in order to fix all the damages and to decide if the damages are attributable to the construction.
11 GorTorosyan and Arman Davtyan
Shrami 88/6 and 10/4
Crack issue Clarification provided to the AP
The AP complained about damages due to construction. Based on the complaint a site visit was organized. It was clarified to the AP that a post-construction survey will be implemented after the construction in order to fix all the damages and to decide if the damages are attributable to the construction.
12 Karen Amiryan
Sherami 76/5
Crack issue Clarification provided to the AP
The AP complained about damages due to construction. Based on the complaint a site visit was organized. It was clarified to the AP that a post-construction survey will be implemented after the construction in order to fix all the damages and to decide if the damages are attributable to the construction.
13. TehmineKirakosyan
Sherami10/10
Crack issue Clarification provided to the AP
The AP complained about damages due to construction. Based on the complaint a site visit was organized. It was clarified to the AP that a post-construction survey will be implemented after the construction in order to fix all the damages and to decide if the damages are attributable to the construction.