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Potential
impact
to noise,
dust, traffic
• potential
contaminatio
n of soil and
water
2.6 Waste impacts
related to
potential
contamination
of water
resources and
soil
Desired
Outcome
Reduce
contaminatio
n of water
and soil
resources
Description of mitigation
of floral and faunal species to avoid accidental damage
during construction, and the retention or relocation of
Threatened species creating suitable habitats;
• Establish habitat corridors where possible;
• Ensure driver training on ecological sensitivities and
driving techniques to minimise fauna disturbance
• Establish and enforce speed limits of 25 km/h on site;
• Train all staff on ecological sensitivities to ensure that they
are aware of any specific migratory routes for faunal
species, are able to identify species of a Threatened status
and an enforcement of an anti-poaching policy;
• Implement effective site drainage, and sediment/silt
trapping mechanism;
• Implement dust suppression measures (such as spraying)
if required;
• Protect storm water channels from erosion to reduce
downstream siltation;
• Use excavation, infill and trenching methods that minimise
the disturbance on 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;
• After construction, rehabilitated and revegetated disturbed
areas as this is feasible; and
• Avoid tall mast lights if possible.
• The EPC contractor will develop a waste management plan
with requirements for separation, handling and disposal of
all wastes. This will be complemented by the development
of waste management license by Azura Power across all
Project phases ;
• All waste disposal in line with Nigerian requirements at a
suitable and licensed waste disposal facility. It is proposed
that the services of a waste disposal facility in Port
Harcourt will be used;
• Use spoil for on-site levelling and compaction as much as
possible;
• Make cleared vegetation available for removal by local
communities; and
Performance
Indicator
Visual
inspection
Monitoring
Visual
inspection
and
photographic
record
Timing/
Frequency
Daily,
throughou
t
constructi
on
Responsibility Estimated
Cost (USD)
HSE
Coordinator,
Azura Power,
EPC contractor
Part of HSE
Coordinator’
s duties