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

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Potential
impact
applied work
experience.
2.10 The main
impacts to
infrastructure
will be
associated with
the influx of
opportunistic
job seekers,
including:
• Increased
pressure onto
overburdene
d
infrastructure
services;
• Increased
household
waste and
the inability
to dispose of
this safely;
• Pressure on
water
resources;
and
• Disruption to
road access
from Project
vehicles.
Desired
Outcome
Minimise any
increase in
pressure on
infrastructure
and services
associated
with influx of
workers and
job seekers
Description of mitigation
• Develop and implement Community Investment plan
which will include the potential distribution of power to
local communities (it will not include payment for
transformers, pre-paid metres etc);
• Influx Management Plan;
• Traffic Management Plan and conduct associated detailed
Traffic Study to inform its development;
• Detailed rehabilitation and implementation framework as
a part of the RAP; and
• Regular monitoring of water quality in local communities
to identify incidences of contamination and respond
appropriately.
Performance
Indicator
Adherence to
the IFC
Performance
Standards
Monitoring
The
Community
Investment
and Influx
Management,
Plans and the
RAP will
outline
monitoring
requirements
Timing/
Frequency
Througho
ut
constructi
on
Responsibility Estimated
Cost (USD)
The
Community
Investment
and Influx
Management,
Plans along
with RAP will
define the
responsibility.
Azura Power
is primary
responsible for
preparing the
plans.
Part of EHS
Coordinator’
s duties
2.11 Possible health
impacts:
• Psychological
impacts
associated
with influx of
outsiders and
Minimise
impacts of a
new
workforce on
community
health and
wellbeing
• Local Employment Strategy;
• Traffic Management Plan;
• Workforce management protocols;
• Encourage the construction workforce to undergo testing
(Azura and contractors) for sexually transmitted infections
(STIs);
• Health awareness programme incorporating an HIV/AIDS
Nigerian
labour law
and the
Adherence to
the IFC
Performance
Standards
The
Occupational
Health and
Safety
Management
Plan and
Community
Througho
ut
constructi
on
The
Occupational
Health and
Safety
Management
Plan and
Community
Part of
normal
operations