Environmental Monitoring Report CAM: GMS Flood and Drought ...

Environmental Monitoring Report

Project Number: 40190-013 October 2019 (Loan 2970/8262 and Grant 0330)

CAM: GMS Flood and Drought Risk Management

and Mitigation Project

Sixth and Seventh Quarterly Environmental

Monitoring Report (January – June 2019)

Prepared by: Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology for the Asian Development Bank. This quarterly 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.

Damnak Chheukrom Irrigation Subproject – Quarterly Environmental Monitoring Report VI&VII

Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology

Asian Development Bank

Sixth and Seventh Quarterly Environmental

Monitoring Report

(January – June 2019)

Cambodia: Greater Mekong Sub-Region Flood and Drought Risk Management and Mitigation Project

Project No.: 40190, Loan and Grant No: L2970-SF, G0330-SCF, L8262-

SCF

October 2019


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List of Abbreviations

ADB Asian Development Bank AP Affected Person CO Carbon Monoxide CPMU Central Project Management Unit DCIS Damnak Chheukrom Irrigation Scheme

DDCSC Detailed Design and Construction Supervision Consultant

DO Dissolved Oxygen

EA Executing Agency EMP Environmental Management Plan FiA Fishery Administration FWUC Farmers Water Users Communities

GPP Grievance Point Person IEE Initial Environmental Examination IFReDI Inland Fishery Research and Development Institute IMC Irrigation Management Company IOL Inventory of losses IR Inception Report IRC Inter-ministerial Resettlement Committee ISF Irrigation Service Fee MC Main Canal M&E Monitoring and Evaluation MOAFF Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery MOWRAM Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology MPWT Ministry of Public Works and Transport MRCFF Mekong River Commission Flood Forecasting O&M Operation and Maintenance PAP Project Affected Person PDWRAM Provincial Department of Water Resources and Meteorology PIC Project Implementation Consultant

PIU Project Implementation Unit PPTA Project Preparatory Technical Assistance RAP Resettlement Action Plan RGC Royal Government of Cambodia RP Resettlement Plan SC Secondary Canal

SS Suspended Solids TA Technical Assistance ToR Terms of Reference USD United States Dollar TC Tertiary Canal

TSS Total Suspended Solid


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Contents

I. INTRODUCTION 1

A. Description of the Project 1

B. Purpose of Report 2

C. Report Preparation 3

II. PROJECT PROGRESS 3

III. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EMP AND MONITORING PLAN 7

A. EMP and Monitoring Plan Objectives 7

B. Roles and Responsibilities for EMP and Monitoring Implementation 7

C. Environmental Mitigation Measures 7

i.) Water Quality 9

ii.) Air Quality 10

iii.) Noise 10

D. Environmental Institutional Capacity Building and Training 12

E. Public Consultation and Disclosure 12

F. Project Grievance Records and Resolution 13

APPENDIX I: STATUS OF EMP COMPLIANCE 19

APPENDIX 2: SUPPORTING INFORMATION 33

A. Environmental Inspection Activity 33

B. Surface Water Quality Analysis Sheet 35

APPENDIX 3: GRM COMPLAINT FORM 37

APPENDIX 4: AGREEMENT BETWEEN CONTRACTOR AND AFFECTED HOUSEHOLDS IN CASE OF USE OF LAND OUTSIDE THE COI 38

List of Tables Table II-1: Sampling Location for Surface Water Testing, October 2017 and 24 December 2018

8 Table II-2: Water Quality Monitoring Locations for ground water, October 2017 8 Table II-3: Locations for Air and Noise Quality Monitoring, October 2017 9 Table II-4: Surface Water (SW) Quality Data in October 2017 and 24 December 2018 9 Table II-5: Ground Water Quality Data, October 2017 10 Table II-8: Institutional Strengthening and Training Program 12

List of Figures Figure 1: DCIS Location Map in Cambodia 1 Figure 2: Layout map of DCIS 2 Figure 3: Project Implementation Structure 4 Figure 4: Barrage Work Targets and Progress 6 Figure 5: Main Canal Work Programs and Progress 6


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I. INTRODUCTION

A. Description of the Project

The Damnak Chheukrom Irrigation Subproject (DCIS) of “GMS-Flood and Drought Risk Management and Mitigation Project (GMS-FDRMMP)” is located in the Pursat Province of Cambodia. DCIS covers two districts of the Pursat Province- Phnom Kravanh and Bakan and five communes- three from Phnom Kravanh district (Bak Chenchien, Pteah Rung and Samrong) and two communes from Bakan districts (Ta Lou and Khnar Toteung). There are 65 villages in these five communes with a total cultivated area of little over 36,000 ha, the project targets 16,100 ha of cultivated land in 50 villages in these five communes. The barrage site is approximately 40 km south-west from the Pursat town and will divert 22.4 cubic meter per second of water (revised from 40 cubic meter per second in the project document) in a 16.5 km long main canal, which will distribute water in the command area through a network of four secondary canals and 15 tertiary canals. DCIS, once in operation, is expected to introduce double cropping on about 8,000 hectares of previously wet season cropped areas and benefiting the whole command area of 16,100 ha (net) during the wet season. It is also expected to increase the rice yields through improved water management and introduction of superior production technologies. Figure 1 shows the project area in the national map of Cambodia. Figure 1: DCIS Location Map in Cambodia


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In order to facilitate the timely implementation of the project, DCIS is divided into three components while preparing the Environmental Management Plans (EMPs):

Construction of a new barrage and appurtenant structures Construction of main canal and appurtenant structures Construction of secondary and tertiary canals and appurtenant structures

Figure 2 presents the layout map of DCIS with barrage site, main canal, and secondary and tertiary canals.

Figure 2: Layout map of DCIS

B. Purpose of Report

The environmental safeguard reports will be submitted to ADB for review and approval every six months until the completion of the Project. As construction works started in October 2017, this report covers the sixth-Q6 (January – March 2019) and seventh-Q7 (April – June 2019) reporting period.

The main purpose of the environmental monitoring report is to ensure that the environmental mitigation plan approved to minimize the impacts of project activities are adequately complied with as per the ADB requirements and also the laws of Royal Government of Cambodia. Further, the environmental monitoring report will also help to identify and address any unanticipated environmental and/or social risks and impacts that may arise during construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not considered in the IEE, the EMP, and the RP. The report will also inform ADB and all stakeholders of the occurrences of such risks or impacts, with detailed description of the event and proposed corrective action plan.


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C. Report Preparation

This report is prepared by the Project Implementation Consultant (PIC) in consultation with the liaison officer of the Provincial Department of Water Resources and Meteorology of Pursat Province (PoDWRM). The report then is submitted to CPMU (Central Project Management Unit) for review and approval prior to submitting to ADB and Ministry of Environment. II. PROJECT PROGRESS

2.1. Project Implementation Organization

MOWRAM through its Central Project Management Unit (CPMU) is the executing agency for the project. The Secretary of State for MOWRAM is the Project Director. MOWRAM has established a CPMU in Phnom Penh and has appointed a Project Manager and a full complement of staff. The CPMU is responsible for the day to day management of the project with assistance from the PIC recruited by the CPMU. The CPMU is responsible for recruitment of consultants (including consultants for Resettlement Plan updating and implementation), procurement of goods, works and services following ICB and NCB procedures, management and withdrawal of funds, disbursement, and reimbursement. The CPMU is also be responsible for management, coordination and supervision of the project activities of the implementing agencies. The MOWRAM, through CPMU; and the Inter-ministerial Resettlement Committee (IRC), through the Resettlement Department of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (RD-MEF), is the overall responsible entities for preparing, updating, implementing and managing the finances for the Resettlement Plan. The implementing agencies are Department of Hydrology and River Works (DHRW) in Phnom Penh and PDWRAM in Pursat province. The DHRW in collaboration with the Department of Meteorology (DOM) will be responsible for implementation of the first component of Enhanced regional data, information and knowledge base for the management of floods and droughts. The component is intended to: improve hydro-meteorological services and the strengthening of NFFC; improve hydraulic design standards guidelines for climate resilient design of structures; and improve capacity for cross-border flood management through improved regional cooperation for flood and drought management. The PDWRAM in Pursat will be the implementing agency for the Upgraded water management infrastructure, namely, the Damnak Chheukrom irrigation rehabilitation subproject. PDWRAM has established a PIU to implement and coordinate subproject activities at the provincial and district levels. National consultants were recruited by the CPMU to assist PDWRAM in the preparation of detailed technical designs of the subproject works as well as assist the PIU in supervision of construction work. The national consultants for detailed design and construction supervision are located at the PIU of PDWRAM. The third component, the Enhanced Capacity for community based disaster risk management, is also implemented by the PIU at PDWRAM, Pursat. The project implementation structure is presented in Figure 3.


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Figure 3: Project Implementation Structure

2.2. Project Implementation Progress

2.2.1. Overall Project Progress

The Output 2 (Upgraded Water Management Infrastructure) which includes the

“Rehabilitation of Damnak Chheukrom Irrigation System (DCIS)” to support the improved drought management through the construction of an irrigation system for 16,100 ha of agricultural area. The works include rehabilitation of barrage, head works, main canal, secondary and tertiary canals and appurtenant structures; and laying of new tertiary canals/water courses. The civil works have been packed into five packages consisting of two International Competitive Bidding packages, the Barrage and the Main Canal, and three National Competitive Bidding (NCB) packages for the four secondary canals and their associated tertiary canals. The contract for the Main Canal and Barrage were signed in June and October 2017, respectively. Civil works of the main canal and the barrage started late 2017 and early 2018. The Contracts of the three NCB packages were signed on 12 June 2019, however, only preparatory activities have been carried out during the reporting period as the compensations to the affected households have not been completed.

Construction activities were temporarily suspended on 16 March 2018 as the Detailed Resettlement Plan (DRP 1) covering the main canal and barrage were not approved and implemented. ADB provided no-objection to resume construction on sections free of IR impacts on 8 June 2018. The DRP1 was approved and disclosed in December 2018. The construction work resumed normally after the DRP1 implementation. Due to the complaint by two affected


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households on the offered compensation rates, construction of the main canal from chainage 0 to 800m has not started. Similarly, the construction of the intake of the Barrage that lies on this section has not started. The progress on civil works has been slow as compared to plan with Barrage construction progress of 32.18%, which is 12.6% behind schedule, and with the main canal of 71.52%, which is 8.28% behind schedule. The overall progress of the Barrage and Main Canal is estimated to be 64%. The work on the 3 NCB packages has not fully started as the compensation under DRP2 is yet to be paid.

2.2.2. Project Component (Packages) Progress

As DCIS is divided into five packages, the progress of construction activities for barrage and main canal during the reporting period is listed below: Main Barrage

Completed site clearance and access road to site Preparation of site camp completed Excavated diversion channel 0.625km, currently convey water out of the barrage

construction site. Construction the cofferdam at the upstream and downstream completed. Dewatering work from construction site for site clearance is under-going Excavation of unsuitable soil for structure from the river bed and hauling excavated

unsuitable soil is on-going.

Plump concrete under base slab of pier are completed 80%

Block Concrete at the upstream was completed and at the downstream are casting.

Concrete M25: completed at the cut off upstream and downstream, stilling basin, baffle block, end sill of stilling basin, base slab of retaining wall, and some part of retaining wall at left side, some parts of fish wall, some part of under pier base slab .

Main Canal

Top soil striping completed from Ch:0+800 to Ch: 16+500

Canal excavation completed from Ch: 0+800 to Ch: 16+500

Canal Embankment completed from Ch:0+800 to Ch: 16+500,

Construction of Structure, Total 29 structures

Completed Construction: 26 Structures

Under Construction: 2 structures

Not yet started: 1 structure:

Grass sodding completed 75% (Remaining only Ch:8+400 to Ch:12+500)

Laterite Pavement completed 75% (Remaining only Ch:8+400 to Ch:12+500)

Canal lining completed from 60% (Remaining only Ch:0+000 to Ch:0+800)

For canal side slope on loose sand section from Ch:7+000 to Ch:14+200 completed 75% (Remaining only Ch:8+400 to Ch:12+500)

The Contracts of the three NCB Packages were signed on 12 June 2019 and preparatory activities have started. The main construction work will start after the compensation payments are made.


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2.3. Updated Implementation Schedule

The updated targets for barrage and main canal components are presented in Figure 4 and Figure 5 respectively.

Figure 4: Barrage Work Targets and Progress

Figure 5: Main Canal Work Programs and Progress


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III. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EMP AND MONITORING PLAN

A. EMP and Monitoring Plan Objectives

Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) outline the mitigation, monitoring, and institutional measures to be taken during project implementation and operation to avoid, minimize or control adverse environmental and social impacts, and the actions and resources needed to implement these measures. The EMP reflects the commitment to environmental management of DCIS and shall serve as an environmental operation manual for use by management and project staffs, contractors, and regulatory authorities. The environmental monitoring plan shall ensure that the national environmental quality standards for air, water and noise quality are complied with during the construction phase and operation phase of the project.

B. Roles and Responsibilities for EMP and Monitoring Implementation

Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) as the proponent of the Project has

the overall responsibility of ensuring the compliance to environmental and social safeguard

policies and the implementation of the EMP of all the components of DCIS. MOWRAM has

established the Central Project Management Unit (CPMU), which includes the representative from

Ministry of Environment. CPMU also has the coordinating role for environmental management.

Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of the Provincial Department of MOWRAM is the implementing

agency of the DCIS and is assigned with the main responsibility of implementation of EMP during

the construction and operation phase of the project. PIU had designated a liaison officer for

environmental protection and mitigation for the subproject and ensure compliance with EMP

requirements. Detailed Design and Construction Supervision Consultant (DDCSC) and the PIC

are supporting the CPMU and PIU to ensure compliance with ADB and RGC requirements.

The position of the National Environmental Specialists of PIC and DDCS has been combined in

one. The Specialist and the environmental liaison officer of PIU make one or two un-announced

visits to the project construction site every month to check the implementation status of EMPs by

the contractor. The monthly report of DDCSC includes the monthly activities of environmental

monitoring.

During this reporting period (January – June 2019), Environmental Specialist and Officer of PIU

have made a number of visits to the sites and regular monitoring reports are prepared and

submitted.

C. Environmental Mitigation Measures

The compliance status on each of the mitigation measures for all the three components of DCIS- Barrage and Main Canal are presented in Appendix 1-Table III-1, and Table III-23, respectively. The compliance of EMP of Secondary and Tertiary Canals are not presented in this report as the construction of the three packages have not started in the reporting period. It will be included in the next monitoring report. Affected households in the barrage and main canal have received their last payment on June 20 2019 as per the approved resettlement plan (DRP1), this paved the way for full implementation of both contracts, the Barrage and the Main Canal except the intake structure and the canal


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section from chainage 0.00 to 0+800m of the main canal where the two AHs have not agreed on the offered compensation rate. The remaining non-compliance issues which were found in the beginning of the construction works, like some of the workers working without the personal protection equipment, insufficient warning signs on sites, no adequate barriers to avoid risk of fire near the petroleum storage area; leakage of petroleum products and lubricants on soil while carrying out the maintenance works of heavy equipment and machineries; have been addressed as per the agreed corrective measures. The training program on EMP implementation to the professional staff working with PIU, DDCSC and the contractors focusing on potential environmental impacts and mitigation measures of all the three components has helped to correct the initial non-compliance on health and safety and good practices.

EMP and Monitoring Implementation Progress Monitoring Records and Reporting Monitoring of ambient air and noise quality, surface and ground water qualities in the project influence area was included in the EMP for the pre-construction phase to generate latest baseline status on physical environment. As per the plan, the Project with the support of the Ministry of Environment laboratory conducted baseline monitoring of air, noise, surface water and ground water quality in the selected locations (mentioned in Table II-1 Table II-2, and Table II-3) in the project influence area in October 2017. In December 2018, surface water quality tests were carried out at four locations, two at the Pursat River upstream and downstream of the Barrage, one at the Preah Ponley Reservoir, and one downstream of the main canal. The EMP requirement for air and noise quality monitoring is one time during the construction period. The surface water quality monitoring is to be carried out more frequently. Due to suspension of the construction activities during most of the reporting period, water quality sampling was not carried out during the reporting period. The construction of the secondary and tertiary canals was delayed due to the need to complete the resettlement compensation payments, additional monitoring air, noise and water quality will be repeated in the construction sites when the construction of the secondary and tertiary canals are at its peak, expected to be during the Quarter 1 and 2 of 2020 and the results will be included in EMR 10.

Table III-1: Sampling Location for Surface Water Testing, October 2017 and 24 December 2018

Sample District Commune Location Coordinate

Surface Water – SW-01 Phnom Kravanh

Phteah Rung

Preah Ponley Reservoir

UTM 48 P 0361102/1370133


Samrong Pursat River UTM 48 P

0355730/1363267


Samrong Pursat River UTM 48 P

0359735/1364086

Surface Water – SW-04 Bakan Talou Downstream of Main

Canal UTM 48 P

0352071/1374884

Table III-2: Water Quality Monitoring Locations for ground water, October 2017 Sample District Commune Location Coordination

Ground Water – GW-01 (SC04)

Bakan Talou Water well UTM 48 P

0350753/1376776


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Sample District Commune Location Coordination

Ground Water – GW-02 (SC03)


0354423/1378110 Ground Water – GW-03 (SC03)


0354450/1377996 Ground Water – GW-04 (SC02)

Phnom Kravanh

Phteah Rung Water Well UTM 48 P 0358700

/1377571 Note: GW: Ground Water, SC: Secondary Canal;

Table III-3: Locations for Air and Noise Quality Monitoring, October 2017

Sample District Commune Location Coordinate

Air & Noise – AN1 Phnom Kravanh Samrong Residential Area Near to

the main Canal (road side)

UTM 48 P 0360238/1369020

Air & Noise – AN2 Phnom Kravanh Samrong House in Prek Mouy

Village UTM 48 P

0359835/1364473 Source: Project Design Team, MOWRAM, 2017

i.) Water Quality

The surface water quality of the Pursat River at the barrage site and Preah Ponley Reservoir (Table II-4) are mostly within the national standard (except the TSS in SW4) and also the ground water quality of the project influence area (Table II-5). The sampling was done once in the pre-construction phase (Oct 2017) and then in December 2018 when the construction was its its peak.

Table III-4: Surface Water (SW) Quality Data in October 2017 and 24 December 2018

No.

Parameters

Unit Oct 2017 Dec 2018

Standard1

Method LDL2

Reference Method

SW01 SW02 SW03 SW04

1 pH - 7.75 7.26 - - 6.5-8.5 4.0 Method pH

2 Total Dissolved

mg/l 47.00 53.00 - - NV 0 Method into-Lab Meter

3 Dissolved mg/l 5.20 5.80 - - 2.0-7.5 0 Method DO

4 Total Suspended Solid (TSS)

mg/l 43 28 19 35.6 1.0-15 NV Method 2540 D

5 Total Hardness (as

mg/l 165 195 8.04 36 NV NV Method 2340 C

6 Biochemical Oxygen Demand

mg/l 2.96 2.62 1.60 2.80 NV NV Method 5210 B

7 Chemical Oxygen Demand

mg/l 7.05 6.27 2.74 6.97 1.0 - 8.0 NV Method JIS K 0102

8 Oil and mg/l 2.73 2.49 2.95 4.98 NV NV Method 5520

9 Nitrate mg/l 0.18 0.15 - - NV 0.1 Method

10 Total mg/l 0.04 0.04 0.02 0.75 0.005- 0.01 Method JIS

11 Arsenic mg/l 0.000 0.000 - - <0.01 0.0001 Method

12 Cadmium mg/l 0.000 0.000 ND ND <0.001 0.0002 Method

13 Copper mg/l ND ND ND 0.000 NV 0.0003 Method

14 Iron (Fe- mg/l 0.15 0.18 - - NV NV Method

15 Lead (Pb) mg/l 0.000 0.000 ND ND <0.01 0.0002 Method

16 Mercury mg/l 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 <0.0005 NV Method ICP-


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No.

Parameters

Unit Oct 2017 Dec 2018

Standard1

Method LDL2

Reference Method

SW01 SW02 SW03 SW04

17 Nickel (Ni) mg/l ND ND ND 0.000 NV 0.0004 Method

18 Zinc (Zn) mg/l 0.003 0.000 - - NV 0.0004 Method

19 Salinity % 0.00 0.00 - - NV 0 Method

20 Total Coliform

MPN/100ml

- - 1.5 x 102

1.6 x 102

<5000 Method NF T90-413

Source: Project Design Team, MOWRAM, 2017 Note:

1- Standard: Allowable limits for pollutant substance discharging to protected public water area and public water area and sewer. 2- LDL mean Lowest Detection Limit, ND Mean Not Detected (Lower than LDL), NV Mean No Value.

Table III-5: Ground Water Quality Data, October 2017

No. Parameter Unit GW-01

GW-02

GW-03

GW-04

CNDWQS

Method LDL

Reference Method

1 pH - 7.30 6.97 6.81 5.63 6.5-8.5 4.0 Method pH

2 Total Dissolved

mg/L 634.00

780.00

431.00

100.00

<800 0 Method ino-

Lab Meter

3 Dissolved Oxygen(DO)

mg/L 2.40 0.00 3.80 3.20 NV 0 Method DO Meter

4 Total mg/L 23.00 37.00 28.00 26.00 NV NV Method 2540

5 Total mg/L 56.00 170.0 205.0 105.0 <300 0 Method 2340

6 Biochemical mg/L 0.24 0.88 0.61 0.89 NV NV Method 5210

7 Chemical mg/L 0.78 2.74 1.56 2.54 NV NV Method JIS K

8 Oil and Grease mg/L 0.00 0.25 0.11 0.00 NV NV Method 5520

9 Nitrate(NO3) mg/L 0.26 0.29 0.22 0.12 <50 0.1 Method 4500-

10 Total mg/L 0.01 0.02 0.01 0.01 NV 0.01 Method JIS K

11 Arsenic(As) mg/L 0.006 0.01 0.004 0.008 <0.05 0.0001 Method 3500-

12 Cadmium(Cd) mg/L 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 <0.003 0.0002 Method 3500-

13 Copper(Cu) mg/L 0.002 ND ND ND <1.0 0.0003 Method 3500-

14 Iron(Fe-total) mg/L 0.44 0.50 0.75 0.86 <0.3 NV Method 3500-

15 Lead(Pb) mg/L ND ND ND ND <0.01 0.0002 Method 3500-

16 Mercury(Total) mg/L ND ND ND ND <0.001 NV Method ICP-

17 Nickel(Ni) mg/L ND ND ND ND <0.02 0.0004 Method 3500-

18 Zinc(Zn) mg/L 0.004 0.008 0.002 0.005 <3.0 0.0004 Method 3500-

19 Salinity (NaCl) % 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 NV 0 Method Source: Project Design Team, MOWRAM, 2017 Note:

CNDWQS: Cambodian National Drinking Water Quality Standard LDL mean Lowest Detection Limit, ND Mean Not Detected(Lower than LDL), NV Mean No Value

ii.) Air Quality

There was no air quality monitoring during the reporting period. As there are no stationary sources of air pollution in the construction sites and the mitigation measures recommended for dust control are followed, the air quality was observed good during the field visits.

iii.) Noise There was no noise quality monitoring during the reporting period. As there are no stationary

sources of noise pollution in the construction sites and the mitigation measures recommended

for noise control are followed, there was no noise quality issues observed during site visits and

no complaints were received


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Barrage and Main Canal:

In order to ensure that mitigation measures included in the EMPs are fully complied with, the Project Environmental Specialist and Liaison Officer from PDWRAM make unannounced visits every month. In addition, monthly progress report also includes the status on compliance with EMPs and list of corrective actions recommended. List of corrective actions identified during the previous review and their implementation status is highlighted here:

Corrective Actions identified during Previous Review and Implementation Status: Civil works were temporarily suspended 30 March to 8 June 2018 following the mid-term review mission owing to non-compliance with safeguard covenants. A special safeguards mission was carried out in May 2018 to agree on corrective actions. The project has implemented the corrective actions reported in the last report:

- IESIA was prepared and submitted to MoE for review and approval

- As compared to previous review period, the management of construction camps and construction sites has improved including placement of safety barriers and warning signs

- The Contractors have prepared method statements and environment, health and safety guidelines (See III.A. Environmental Inspection Report and Construction Method Statement)) and submitted to Detailed Design and Supervision Consultant (DDSC) for approval;

- As recommended during the previous review, a corrective action plan for impacts to private land and properties outside of the corridor of impact (See Appendix Error! Reference source not found.. Error! Reference source not found.) has been prepared;

- As reported as lacking in the last Monitoring Report, a sedimentation tank has been installed in the Barrage construction site for preventing direct discharge of construction wastewater to the Pursat river. The surface water quality monitoring of the river downstream of the construction activities will be regularly done.

- As recommended, MOWRAM have established “Complaint Handling Mechanism” on the project website1;

- Sign boards have been installed at the construction site with details of grievance redress mechanism contact details; and

- Public Information Booklet (PIB) with project environmental grievance redress mechanism contact details has been prepared and distributed.

Implementation of Mitigation Measures

During this period, the status on the implementation of the mitigation measures included in the EMPs of both Barrage and Main Canal are complied including information related to the compensation to AP as per DRP1.

1 http://www.dhrw-cam.org/index.php/en/gms-fdrmm-project-en/resettlement-en

http://www.dhrw-cam.org/index.php/en/gms-fdrmm-project-en/resettlement-en


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D. Environmental Institutional Capacity Building and Training

The updated IEE report and also the EMP prepared for three components of DCIS has the

institutional strengthening and training program to ensure the full compliance with EMPs (Table

III-6). The status on training plan and its implementation are presented in Table II-8.

Table III-6: Institutional Strengthening and Training Program Strengthening

Activity Position

(Responsibilities) Strengthening Program Schedule

Cost Estimate

Monitoring Impact on Fish Migration

MOWRAM, FiA, IFReDI

Strengthening national capacity on monitoring of fish migration and effectiveness of fish passes

2021 (scheduled after the completion of Barrage)

TA for project dev.

Mitigation of Impact of River Hydrology

MOWRAM, and MoAFF

Strengthening national capacity in the conservation of water resources including capacity of communities

2018-2019 (provided under the CBDRM and NFFC components)

TA for project dev.

Training Activity

Participants Course Content Schedule Cost

Estimate

For Main Barrage

EMP Implementation

PW-MOWRAM Officers, DDCSC Engineers (10 participants)

Environmental Management Plan of Barrage Construction

Impact Identification

Impact Assessment

Mitigation Measures

Environmental Monitoring

- December 2017 (one day) - December 2018 - GRM procedure disseminated to Commune chiefs, contractors and public in March 2019

Under PIC and DDCS Contract

For Main Canal

EMP Implementation

PW-MOWRAM

Officers,

DDCSC Engineers (10 participants)

Environmental Management Plan of Irrigation Schemes

Impact

Identification

Impact

Assessment

Mitigation

Measures

Environmental

Monitoring

- October 2017 (one day) - GRM procedure disseminated to Commune chiefs, contractors and public in March 2019

US$ 300

MOWRAM: Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology; DDCSC: Detailed Design and FiA: Fishery Administration; IFReDI: Inland Fishery Research and Development Institute; MoAFF: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery.

E. Public Consultation and Disclosure

The public consultation was carried out in 2010 during the process of Initial Environmental Examination and later in June 2016 during the preparation of EMPs. In addition to these, many individual meetings were held with affected village chiefs. During the mid-term review mission of ADB in March 2018, ADB requested that consultation is carried out with affected persons, as previous consultation was with village and commune chiefs and at district/provincial level.. On June 26-27, 2018, three public consultation meeting with affected households were organized in three communes. A total of 206 participants attended the consultation meetings of which 97 were women. In these consultation meetings, H.E. Vice Governor of Pursat Province, H.E. Director


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General of MOWRAM, Project Manager, Advisor to MEF, Director GDR, Team Leader, Deputy Team Leader, Consultants, and Provincial/Commune/Village authorities were among the key participants. An updated PIB with detail of environmental grievance redress mechanism was developed and distributed during the public consultations. In addition, during site inspection, the consultation with workers and local people was carried out and project information signboards and Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) (with contact details) were also installed (See below photos).

Discussed with worker about working conditions Installed the Project Information Signboard

GRM dissemination to Commune Chief (Mar 2019)

GRM (with contact details) Flex posted in key locations for Public Dissemination

F. Project Grievance Records and Resolution

To receive and facilitate resolution of affected persons (AP’s) concerns and grievances regarding the project’s environmental performance, a well-defined grievance redress and resolution mechanism was established to address AP’s grievances and complaints in a timely and satisfactory manner. All APs have been made fully aware of their rights, and the detailed grievance redress procedures through a e PIB. There are multiple entry points to the grievance redress mechanism (GRM), via the Contractor, PIU, PMU, village and commune council and GRM is accessible without cost or retribution. The GRM process is described below:


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Step 1: Affected People can lodge complaints directly to the Contractors during construction (The contact person information: Mr. Noun Rith, Construction Site Manager. Tel: 096 880 3554). The contractor shall document and assess the complaint immediately. If assessment validates the complaint as within the scope of the GRM/eligible, the contractor shall act on the complaint within three (03) days from receipt of complaint.

Step 2: If the complaint is not relevant to environmental performance, the AP should be directed to Commune Council, PIU and PMU. The receiving agent will be obliged to provide immediate written confirmation of receiving the complaint (a sample GRM Complaint Form is in Appendix 3) and the contractor/operator shall immediately implement the agreed actions or resolution within three (03) days. In case of dissatisfaction, the case will be elevated to District level.

Step 3: Implementing the agreed resolution. (a) If complaint is minor, i.e., not requiring further

investigation and would be easy to resolve, the contractor/operator shall immediately implement agreed on action/resolution; (b) If further investigation and/or procurement of supplies/parts would be necessary, the contractor/operator shall: o Immediately provide the most suitable interim measure to reduce the magnitude of the

impact; o Start work on the final measure within 15 days from the day the complaint is lodged.

Step 4: When dissatisfied (or in the event the issue/impact persists despite actions

undertaken), APs can appeal for assistance from the district in the elevation of his/her complaint to the provincial authority. The provincial authority shall call all parties concerned to review the history of the grievance and resolution process taken and assess the validity of the appeal.

Step 5: Appeal. The provincial authority and the parties discuss and agree on the quick resolution of the issue. The CPMU/EA requires the contractor and operator to implement the agreed resolution. Should the issue continue to persist despite the second action, or the AP remain dissatisfied, the following steps will be taken:

o Special Mission or Judicial System: the CPMU/EA will inform ADB to convene a

special mission to attempt a resolution prior to use of the Cambodian judicial system; o Accountability Mechanism of the ADB. In addition, affected people may always

contact the Complaints Receiving Officer of the ADB through ADB Cambodia Resident Mission; 29 Suramarit Blvd. (St.268), Sangkat Chatomuk, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia; (+855) 23 215 805; (+855) 23 215 807; www.adb.org/cambodia

Further contact: Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology Mr. Pin Rady, Environment Safeguard Officer, CPMU Environment Officer/CPMU, #47 Norodom Blvd; Tel/fax: +855-023-99-22-74 Project Implementation Unit, Provincial Department of Water Resources and Meteorology (PDOWRAM), Pursat

http://www.adb.org/cambodia


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Affected people have received their compensation as per DRP1 for Barrage and Main Canal components, while the DRP2 for secondary and tertiary canals is still under implementation. During the reporting period, affected persons around the construction sites from 28 villagers at the Prahoh Kbal village in Samrong Commune and Chongrok Village in Phteas Rong commune were consulted. Some environmental issues, such as: (i) dumped spoil materials had blocked access to village access road and some access to houses; (ii) one person raised an issue during the meeting that she lost a tree outside the corridor of impact and the Contractor did not provide compensation. The Contractors were informed of these complaints and adequate compensations were provided by Contractors for any unintended losses outside the corridor of impact. I. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

1.1 Compliance with EMP Requirements

1.1.1 EMP Implementation

DCIS includes three separate EMPs for Barrage, Main Canal and the Secondary and Tertiary canals. Only two components are currently in the construction stage. The overall status on the implementation of the mitigation measures and also the occupation health and safety requirements which were not seriously followed in the initial stage, are now complied with satisfactorily. The compensation to the affected people as per the DRP1 has been made. The details on the status of the implementation of the EMPs for barrage and main canal are presented in Appendix 1.

1.1.2 Training and Capacity Building

The training program identified for the team to be involved during the construction phase regarding the EMP implementation is completed. The training programs planned for farmers are yet to be completed as the works on secondary and tertiary canals is yet to be initiated.

1.2 Corrective Actions

1.2.1 Required Corrective Actions

It is recommended to continue the good practices that are followed in the construction activities to ensure compliance with the requirements and highest priority for the approved of DRP1 and compensation to the two remaining AHs as per the plan. Training programs planned for farmers need to be planned and executed. There is the need to do surface water quality monitoring at Pursat River more frequently as works on the river is ongoing. Specific corrective actions undertaken during the reporting period are as follows:

Issue/Complaint Status Action Taken

Initial Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (IESIA): The IEE and EMPs have been submitted

The IESIA is now under preparation.

The MOE has approved the TOR of the study on 3 December 2018. The first draft of IESIA was submitted to MOE on 15 March 2019, and the internal review meet at MOE as conducted on 5 April 2019. The comments are being


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to the Ministry of Environment (MOE). The MOE has in principle agreed with the IEE and EMPs. However, the Ministry has also requested the EA to prepare an IESIA through a MOE accredited firm as per the new decree that was effective after the approval of the current Project.

addressed and the inter-ministerial meeting to approve the IESIA will take place soon.

Mr. Suos Sovannarith, 57 old (Land Owner) Village: Prek 1, Commune: Samrong has complained on losses of trees on land that he has agreed to rent to the Barrage contractor on the temporary basis.

The land owner (Mr. Suos Sovannarith) has entered into a rental agreement with the Barrage Contractor on a temporary basis to allow the contractor to construct the diversion channel during the construction of the barrage. Contractor Representative has confirmed that, the excavation has taken place only within the agreed land area of 3,2700.m2 according to the approved design provided by DDCS. The renting area is larger than the required land for the construction of the diversion channel including the reserved space for moving equipment and spoil for temporary dumping areas. Since there were no trees of value in the area, the rental agreement specified only the renting area. During the period of excavation works, there was no complaint from the land owner. The land owners failed to produce any evidence on the claimed loss of trees during different meetings between the resettlement specialist and local authorities.

Since the complaint couldn’t be resolved, in June 2019 the PIU has recommended to the land owner to follow the GRM steps as explained in the distributed booklet and inform the PIU on the progress. According to the terms of the contract after completion of the construction, the contractor will fill up and compact the excavated area to the original condition and replant the trees after the Barrage construction is completed by Dec 2020.


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Two AHs were found to be relocated in advance of DRP1 implementation. One of the two affected persons, a widow, had moved to relocate to her daughter’s land. 1- Ouk Chanthy 48

old, CH10+750-770 (L) at Chong Rok village, Pteasrong commune, widow.

2- Koy So, 30 old, CH10+850-870 (L) at Chong Rok village, Pteas Rung commune.

The 2 affected households who were living along the existing main canal have been voluntarily moved out of the area with their consent in March 2018, They were informed by a village deputy headman and they had voluntarily provided their thumbprints as proof to the agreement of these relocations. They have now been compensated under DRP1.

1-Ouk Chanthy 48 old, CH10+750-770 (L) at Chong Rok village, Pteas Rung commune, (widow): Her living condition is now better, she built an extension roof connecting to her house and lives closer to her relatives, near to her daughter’s house on the left in Photo.

2- Koy So, 30 old, CH10+850-870 (L) at Chong Rok village, Pteas Rung commune.

Ms Koy So has recently built a new shop near her house with the better condition by land filled provided by the contractor.

Excavated soil were placed along both sides of the Main Canal, and some

Separate meetings at Chrey Krem village on public consultation with AHs participated from ADB, GDR

The contractor reported that the spoils were filled in the AHs as per their request, and the contractor has negotiated with the related land owners. The Contractor was however


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were near the houses on the private land, Some AHs complained about cutting trees, blockage of access road to their houses because of the excavation soil etc

and Resettlement Consultant during the ADB review mission in Mar 2019. The MC contractor was informed about the findings during the public consultation meeting and the contractor informed that they have agreements with AHs on those issue and will take action soon if there is any issue found during this period, in cooperation with PIU and the Consultant team.

instructed to improve the land by leveling and removing unwanted. Scanned agreement sheets between the private land owners and the contractor with copies to local authority are were available. The issue is now resolved and the contractor has been instructed to seek AHs consent before disposing the soil and any inconvenience should be removed and duly compensated. Any compensation made by contractor will be based on the DRP2-RCS

Two affected households from CH 0+000 to CH0+800 (both sides) the main canal have not agreed to the compensation rates offered to them under the DRP1.

The 2 AHs who have filed the complaint are: 1- Ms. Ly Sok Hear better

known Yeay Americ, 80 old, Prek II village, Sam Raong Commune, Kravanh district, affected land size is 11,430m2 (unused land).

2- Mr. Srun Sokla, Prek II village, Sam Raong commune, Kravanh district, affected on 21808 m2 and 10 other kinds of trees (unused land).

Contractor has been instructed not to start any work in the Ch 0+000 to 0+800 until the land compensation/resettlement issue is resolved, The two affected HHs did not cast their complains through the project Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) and went directly to the provincial governor. The PIU Director will meet with the governor soon (early July 2018) on this. The AHs have been advised to strictly follow the GRM mechanism to avoid project delay. GDR/IRC is of the view that the AHs should follow the GRM process to resolve the complaint. This case is now being handled under the GRM.


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APPENDIX I: STATUS OF EMP COMPLIANCE

Table App I – 1: Environmental Impacts, Mitigation Measures and Compliance Status, Barrage

Project

Stage Project Activity

Potential Environmental

Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures

Compliance

Status

Corrective

Actions

Physical Environment

Pre

-Con

stru

ctio

n P

hase

Access road,

administrative

complex,

workforce

camps

construction

Land use change: 2,000 m2

of forest/shrub land and

12,500 m2 of grass land

Use the main canal (MC)

right of way as the access

road instead of separate

access road.

Alternatively, use the

existing private road as

access road until the MC

portion is completed.

Compiled

Air and noise quality: slight

increase in dust and noise

level (site specific)

Use the MC spoil in land

levelling/upgrading

Water spray in dusty areas

Compiled

Waste management and

sanitation: chances of soil

contamination and bad odors

(site specific, short term)

Include composting site in the

site plan and develop the facility

Construct the adequate numbers

of toilets with sufficient water

Compiled

Cutting of trees

and shrubs

Loss of forest cover: 2,000

m2 of forest land (not in

protected forest category)

Ensure a minimum of 2,000 m2

of degraded forest land in the

area is reforested.

Not due yet

Loss of Biodiversity:

minimum impact as species

are common

Above reforestation measure

will compensate the loss of

species

- -

Socio-Economic Environment

Land acquisition

for access road

Part of 12,500 m2 will be in

access road belonging to one

household

Compensation as per the

Resettlement Plan (RP)

including for loss of trees

Compiled


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Project




Compliance

Status

Corrective

Actions

Land acquisition

for office/camps

12,500 m2 of grass land

belonging to one household Compensation as per the

Resettlement Plan including for

loss of plantation

Compiled

Site preparation Site planning/Construction

Environmental Management

Plan (CEMP)

Prepare a construction

environmental management plan

(CEMP), including an

emergency preparedness and

response guideline for

construction emergencies and

site health and safety guidelines

Compiled

Con

stru

ctio

n p

hase


Cutting of trees

on river banks

Land use change: 17,000 m2

of forest land on both side of

river banks cleared.

Also 15,000 m2 of partially

forested land temporarily

cleared for diversion

channel.

Convert a minimum of 17,000 m2

degraded land in the Pursat River

banks into forest land as

compensation.

Not yet due

Barrage and

intake structure

construction

(coffer dam,

earth works,

diversion

structures

including

mechanical

components)

Air quality: slight increase of

dust at the barrage site (site

specific short term)

Noise quality: Slight

increase of noise in barrage

construction site (site

specific, short term)

Soil quality: possibility of

soil contamination due to

construction waste and

leakage from

Train the workforce on the good

practices in the construction site

management

Use water spray in dusty area to

reduce dust pollution

Ensure that all m/c and

equipment are properly

maintained and comply with

emission standards and noise

standards

Ensure workers use mask and

ear muffs at sites

Safety measures complied

Regular checking of equipment to prevent spill of oil in water


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Project




Compliance

Status

Corrective

Actions

machineries/equipment (site

specific short term

Water Quality: High

turbidity downstream of

river, and contamination

with oil/grease and

chemicals

Solid and hazardous waste

management:

Hazardous construction

waste can lead to water and

soil contamination

Construct coffer dam with

diversion channel to prevent

river water quality pollution.

Collect the construction waste

water, reuse it and discharge the

remains only after treatment

Ensure m/c and equipments are

not leaking

Proper storage for hazardous

construction waste materials

with labels

Handover the hazardous waste

only to authorized company

Provide latrines at the work site

Spoil

Management

Land requirement: require

additional land for disposal

in proper way

Dust pollution: generates

dusts during loading,

unloading, transfer and

disposal (short term,

localized in the area)

Water Quality: dumping in

riverside increase turbidity

and siltation problem

Noise quality: use of heavy

equipment and loaders

generates noise

Reuse spoil in the private land to

upgrade the land in addition to

the use at construction site

Dispose some portion into the

degraded areas along the access

road

Reuse some portion on degraded

land near the bridge (0.8 km

from barrage site)

Do not dump in the river banks

Allow use of equipment and

trucks that are properly managed

and comply national standards

Complied. Spoil land is disposed

close to the construction site (<30 m away). Contractors make written agreements with AHs (see Appendix 4)in case of any use of areas outside the COI as per the approved resettlement plan’s


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Project




Compliance

Status

Corrective

Actions entitlement matrix.

Management of

workforce

camps

Hygiene and Sanitation and

Solid waste management. Ensure the supply of clean

drinking water, adequate

numbers of toilets with water

supply

Waste segregation-degradable

and recyclable

Construction of composting

plant

Complied. Campsite is built for operator and other workers.

Biological Environment

Construction

activities on the

river bed

Forest cover: 17,000 m2 of

forested area permanently

cleared

Biodiversity: minimum

impact on biodiversity loss

as the species are common

species in the river banks

Provide revenue from sell of

forest products to “Reforestation and National Forestry

Development Fund” to promote reforestation

Ensure a minimum of 17,000 m2

of degraded forest land in the

area is reforested.

Not yet due.

Aquatic ecosystem: may

restrict the movement of fish

upstream, and illegal

activities may result in loss

of fish population

Strictly restrict the use of

explosives and electrical wire by

the workforces

Complied


Construction

Activities

Community health:

High level of Particulates

(TSP, PM10) will result in

air borne disease in the

communities and also sleep

disturbance due to high noise

Regular monitoring of

implementation of the

recommended measures to control

air and noise pollution

Complied. Daily Inspection by residential engineer and monthly inspection from ES/DDCS


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Project




Compliance

Status

Corrective

Actions

Movement

of equipment

and vehicles

Spoil

disposal

Community Safety: Risk of

accidents due to low

visibility because of

resuspension of dusts

Implementation of

recommended dust control

measures

Movement of vehicles only

after water spray in the dusty

road

Complied. Water Spraying was applied as needed.

Damage to property and

crops: high dust will result in

damage to soil structures,

loss of vegetable and crops

Spray water in the dusty roads Complied. Water Spraying was applied as needed.

Pressure on Community

Facilities: Existing health

Centre will have load due to

pollution related diseases

and increased population in

the area.

Organization of the medical

camps once in a month in

coordination with the health

centre

Oper

atio

n a

nd M

ainte

nan

ce P

has

e Physical Environment

Diversion of

river water

River hydrology: possibility

of complete drying out of the

river downstream

Maintain the environmental

flow of 2.17 cubic meter per

second

Design and implement project

on promoting reforestation and

conservation of forest resources

in the Pursat River basin

Not yet due (O &

M phase activity)

Siltation and

flooding:

Possibility of siltation which

can result in flooding

upstream during flooding.

At few points the height of

Effectiveness of the under sluice

is to be monitored regularly and

in case of need use of

mechanical equipment (e.g.

Not yet due (O &

M phase activity)


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Project




Compliance

Status

Corrective

Actions

river bank is lower than the

estimated elevation during

the full supply level which

can result in flooding

dredging) to control the siltation

is required Proper trainings to the staff to ensure

that the barrage gates are open during

the initial flood of the season

In order to prevent the upstream

flooding during ponding, design the

prevention measures like obstruction

wall (marginal bund or gabion wall as

per the need) to prevent flooding

Right of the way of the river (50 meter

from river bank) as per the law of land

to be maintained and planted.


Diversion of

River Water

Aquatic Ecosystem:

Restrict the movement of

migratory fishes

upstream

No aquatic life in the

complete drying out

situation

Construction of the fish ladder

or fish pass (included in design)

Compiled

Monitoring of the fish passes

effectiveness

MOWRAM to design and

construct appropriate fish passes

in all cross-river obstacles

downstream (planned already in

Damnak Ampil)

Not yet due (O &

M phase activity)

Forest and biodiversity:

Around 200,000 m2 of

forestry will be in flooded

condition with minimal

impact on biodiversity as the

species are common in the

area

Compensate the loss of the

forested area by converting the

degraded land into forest land

mobilizing local communities

Not yet due


Diversion of

river water

Water use: Provincial Department of

MOWRAM to coordinate with

Not yet due (O &

M phase activity)


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Project




Compliance

Status

Corrective

Actions

less water for irrigation

downstream during dry

season

No water for drinking in

case of complete drying

out situation

Farmers Water Users

Communities for allocation of

water during dry season

Maintain the environmental

flow of 2.17 cubic meter per

second

Impact on Fishing Business:

loss of business to household

downstream of the barrage

Develop a separate project on

fish hatchery with possible

funding from climate change

fund

To be

coordinated with

MAFF

MOWRAM: Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology; DCIS: Damnak Chheukrom Irrigation Scheme, DDCSC: Detailed Design and Construction Supervision Consultant; MOE: Ministry of Environment, PIC: Project Implementation Consultant, PIU: Project Implementation Unit; FWUC: Farmers Water Users Community; FiA: Fishery Administration: IFReDI: Inland Fishery Research and Development Institute.


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Table App I – 2: Environmental Impacts, Mitigation Measures and Compliance Status, Main Canal Project Stage

Project Activity Potential Environmental Impacts

Proposed Mitigation Measures Compliance Status

Corrective Actions

Pre

-Co

nstr

ucti

on

Ph

ase


Land acquisition for main canal

208 households will be impacted from land acquisition: permanent acquisition of

96,306.5m2 of private land

from 21 AHs;

loss of 56 main structures

belonging to 49 AHs and

28 secondary structures

belonging to 26 AHs

49 AHs will be physically

displaced from the ROW

of main canal out of which

16 AHs will become

landless

12 AHs among the 49

physically displaced AHs

will be economically

displaced (2 AHs

permanent and 10 AHs

temporary) and will

experience loss of

business;

2,558 different kind of

trees will be cleared and

removed

Compensation as per the Resettlement Plan (RP) including for loss of trees

Partly complied The compensations have been provided to 206 AHs, out of the total 208 AHs. Two of the AHs have filed a complaint through the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) as they did not accept the compensation rates determined for the affected land. These two cases will be resolved through the GRM

Co

nstr

ucti

on

p

hase


Land clearance -cutting of trees and removal of house and other structures

Land use change: Permanently convert 198 ha of public and private land into the canal, road structure and right of the way to the main canal. Of this total

Spoil disposal area to be converted into forest area involving FWUC

If any damage to private asset which are outside of the

Spoil is reused till now, complied


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Project Stage



Corrective Actions

land, 137 ha is the existing old canal currently with grass and shrubs, about 4.0 ha is the public forest/shrub land, and about 57 ha is the private agricultural land.

compensated corridor of impact, there shall be compensated by the contractor at market rate and/or restored to pre-project condition to the satisfaction of the owner.

Construction of main canal and appurtenant structures

Air quality: slight increase of dust along main canal (site specific short term) Noise quality: Slight increase of noise in MC construction site (site specific, short term) Soil and water quality: possibility of soil contamination due to construction waste and leakage from machineries/equipment (site-specific short term) and possibility of ground water pollution. Solid and hazardous waste management: Hazardous construction waste can lead to ground water and soil contamination

Train the workforce on the good practices in the construction site management

Use water spray in dusty area to reduce dust pollution

Ensure that all m/c and equipment are properly maintained and comply with emission standards and noise standards

Ensure workers use mask and ear muffs at sites

Collect the construction waste water, settle it in settling tanks, reuse it in spraying the dusty area, and remains to be disposed in landfill area

Ensure m/c and equipment are not leaking

Proper storage for hazardous construction waste materials with labels

Handover the hazardous waste only to authorized company

Provide latrines at the work site Spoil should not be stored or

disposed on private land, without formal agreement and appropriate compensation.

Majority of workers seen using the personal protection equipment (PPE); Water spraying in dusty area complied;

Continue to make mandatory the use of PPE; Strictly follow the maintenance works only after cover to soil,

Spoil Management

Land requirement: require additional land for disposal in proper way

Use spoil in the right of the way of the main canal

Spoil used in right of way of main


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Project Stage



Corrective Actions

Dust pollution: generates dusts during loading, unloading, transfer and disposal (short term, localized in the area) Noise quality: use of heavy equipment and loaders generates noise

Use some portion in the nearby schools and pagoda

Use some portion on upgrading the rural roads along the canal

Use some portion in making Dike embankment to protect from floods

Upgrade the degraded land at 0.6 km from barrage and also 1.8 km from barrage

Allow use of equipment and trucks that are properly managed and comply national standards

canal, complied with

Management of workforce camps

- Hygiene and Sanitation - Solid waste management

Ensure the supply of clean drinking water, adequate numbers of toilets with water supply along the MC Waste segregation- degradable and recyclable Dumping of organic component in lands with soil cover

Toilet was arranged in each sub-campsite via rental local people toilet.


Land clearance -cutting of trees and removal of house and other structures

Loss of about 7,200 trees for public land of different species

Reforestation to be done in consultation with the Forestry Administration to ensure that the most suitable species are grown in the area.

Works only ongoing in existing canal area, not clearance of trees yet


Construction of main canal and appurtenant structures

Movement of

equipment and vehicles

Community health and Safety of residents will be of concern during the construction activities, including risk of falling in open excavations Workers will gather within the construction site, and, unless managed properly, can lead to disturbances and spread of infectious diseases to the local

Regular monitoring of implementation of the recommended measures to control air and noise pollution

Organize health check-up camps once in six months

Movement of vehicles only after water spray in the dusty road

The Contractor needs to have Environment, Health and Safety

Water spraying in dusty work area complied with


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Project Stage



Corrective Actions

Spoil disposal communities. Surrounding residents may also be affected by noise and dust. Movement of heavy equipment/truck will increase the risk of traffic accidents to the local people

(EHS) Officer to regularly audit and identify measures to address any risks. Proper safety signs, access control, lights and protection fences shall be installed in the construction sites.

Damage to Public Infrastructures: Obstruction in NH55 and 8 village roads

Diversion road in NH55 during construction, and to be restored to original condition after completion of the canal (super passage) crossing the NH55

Construction of 5 road crossings and 3 foot-bridges

If any damage to private asset which are outside of the compensated corridor of impact, there shall be compensated by the contractor at market rate and/or restored to pre-project condition to satisfaction of owner

Work yet to start near the highway

Occupational Health and Safety

Following are the recommendations to be followed: Comply with the safety

procedures, norms of Royal Government of Cambodia

Provide clean drinking water to all workers

Provide adequate number of decentralized latrines and urinals to construction workers.

Guarding all parts of dangerous machinery.

Precautions for working on machinery.

Workers not trained properly to use the PPE; Insufficient fire protection at petroleum site; Insufficient warning signs found

Training to workers made mandatory for PPE; Install sand bag barriers around the storage tank; Add the warning signs in the risk prone area


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Project Stage



Corrective Actions

Maintaining hoists and lifts, lifting machines, chains, ropes, and other lifting tackles in good condition.

Durable and reusable formwork systems to replace timber formwork and ensure that formwork where used is properly maintained.

Ensuring that walking surfaces or boards at height are of sound construction and are provided with safety rails or belts.

Provide protective equipment; helmets etc.

Provide measures to prevent fires. Fire extinguishers and buckets of sand to be provided in the fire-prone area and elsewhere.

Provide sufficient and suitable light for working during night time.

Dangers, health hazards, and measures to protect workers from materials of construction, transportation, storage etc.

Safety policies of the construction firm/company

Opera

tion

and

M

ain

ten

ance P

hase


Operation of Main Canal

Water Quality: deterioration of water quality due to use of chemicals and pesticides, aquatic weeds

The best way is to maximize the use of organic fertilizer and minimize the use of chemical fertilizer, for this, the composting of aquatic weeds need to be promote. In order to ensure the proper utilization of the chemicals and integrated Pest Management (IPM) training to farmer is included in FWUC training. Regular monitoring

Not yet due ( O & M phase activity)

Agricultural and FWUC Training provided to farmers which will ensure the recommended mitigation measures.


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Project Stage



Corrective Actions

of the water quality is required to understand the problem and take adequate measures.

Soil Degradation: due to pollution of water resulting in soil degradation

Check water quality to understand if it is polluted due to drainage resulting in soil degradation

Water quality sampled during construction monitored.

Water Logging: increased water table may cause waterlogging

Adequate drainage system is made part of the design to avoid water logging

Provide water for leaching as special operation to address the problem if it occurs

Compiled


Operation of Main Canal

Aquatic Weeds: mosquito growth and

diseases like malaria foul smells and unpleasant

for public quality of water degraded slows the flow of water in

canals, loss of water , and water logging

impact on fishery

Checking weeds seeds through irrigation water

Mechanical control of aquatic weeds

Manual cleaning Cutting Dredging Use of animal feed and composting Training to farmers on the

prevention of aquatic weeds R&D on chemical methods of weed control



Operation of the main canal

Public Health:

Ecological changes may create new or more favorable habitats for disease vectors.

Aquatic weeds and disease vectors, and bad smells

Pesticide residues, a long-term environmental and

Following measures are recommended to avoid people being poisoned with toxic chemicals: Enforcement of the legal measures

(Law on Management of Pesticides and Fertilizers, 2012) that include registration of the importer, manufacturer and sellers; import of permitted chemicals and pesticides


Agricultural and FWUC Training provided to farmers which will ensure the recommended mitigation measures.


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Project Stage



Corrective Actions

health risk, may also lead to a rapid induction of resistance in disease vectors,

Contamination of ground water may trigger the chances of water borne diseases as well.

only; monitoring of illegal import of banned chemicals; proper storage; collection of used packaging; and disposal of hazardous wastes.

Training to farmers on selection and proper use of the chemical fertilizers and insecticides and pesticides and IPM

Use of protective clothing while spraying the pesticides

Facilities to collect and store packaging of the pesticides and fertilizers in villages

Removal of aquatic weeds to avoid creation of habitat for some vectors

MOWRAM: Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology; PDWRAM: Provincial Department of Water Resources and Meteorology; DCIS: Damnak Chheukrom Irrigation Scheme, DDCSC: Detailed Design and Construction Supervision Consultant; MOE: Ministry of Environment, PIC: Project Implementation Consultant, PIU: Project Implementation Unit; FWUC: Farmers Water Users Community; FiA: Fishery Administration:


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APPENDIX 2: SUPPORTING INFORMATION

A. Environmental Inspection Activity

Spraying Water to Reduce Dusty (Main Canal) Road Diversion for public transport

Worker with PPE Parking Truck on right of canal to avoid traffic Jam


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Installation of Warning Sign

Project Information Signboard


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B. Surface Water Quality Analysis Sheet


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APPENDIX 3: GRM COMPLAINT FORM

PIU Staff Responsible: (name and role)

Date: (of this record)

Date of Complaint:

Date Resolution Required by (15 days from initial complaint):

Complaint Made by: (Name & Contact Details)

Method of Complaint: (direct to PMU, via Contractor, Via Commune People’s Council)

Details of Complaint: (issues, actions taken so far, when did it start – all details needed)

PMU Actions: (Next steps for PMU to resolve the issue or to move complaint to next level)

Follow Up Actions Needed and Date: (PMU to follow up on resolution if needed, e.g. check contractor actions)


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APPENDIX 4: AGREEMENT BETWEEN CONTRACTOR AND AFFECTED HOUSEHOLDS IN CASE OF USE OF LAND OUTSIDE THE COI


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