Azura-Edo Independent Power Plant Environmental Impact ... - IFC

• Incorporation of protection measures for the Vulnerable faunal species
with input from an entymologist as two faunal species of IUCN
Vulnerable status were identified;
• Areas cleared for construction and not required for buildings, facilities or
infrastructure shall be revegetated or covered with hardstanding;
• Demarcate work areas clearly for construction workers to ensure that the
disruption of vegetation does not occur outside of designated areas;
• In areas where there is dense vegetation, the disruption (clearing of
secondary forests on site) will likely cause fragmentation of species
habitats. To allow for species to migrate between habitats, habitat
corridors can be established. The habitat corridors will enable habitat
continuity which is relevant in the event that species are impacted directly
by site clearing, thus allowing them to move further away from the
disturbance without the loss of habitats. The habitat of the two vulnerable
faunal species will require identification, and preservation or creation of
alternative suitable habitats with the specialist advice of an entomologist.
This will be addressed in the BMP.
• Where possible, ensure roads do not cut through or run directly adjacent
to sensitive/large areas of forested land;
• Ensure that all drivers receive training on the ecological sensitivities and
driving techniques required to minimise disturbance to fauna which may
be nocturnal or have specific migratory routes during the day. Speed
limits shall be established and enforced;
• In relation to the point above, the Project shall train all staff through an
awareness raising session (which could form part of induction) with all
workers that will be on site to ensure that they are aware of ecological
sensitivities;
• Implement effective site drainage, and sediment/silt trapping mechanisms
to mitigate the impacts of surface run-off into the closest surface water
bodies;
• Dust suppression measures (such as spraying) shall be implemented if
required;
• Protect storm water channels from erosion to reduce downstream siltation;
• Use appropriate excavation, infill and trenching methods that minimise
the disturbance to soils and vegetation directly on and around the site;
• Design permanent drainage installations for heavy rainfall events with
sufficient capacity for 1:50 year rainfall events; and
AZURA EDO IPP
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DRAFT EIA REPORT