HULHULE-MALE’ BRIDGE PROJECT

EIA for the proposed Hulhule-Male’ Bridge Project
operation during mid-way to the project, excluding all predicted noise values both at daytime
and night time in point C meet the standard of C class are in PPG 24. Noise levels predicted at
daytime and night time in point A, B and D meet the standard of B class area in PPG 24;
prediction values in point C can meet the standard of C class area in PPG24. Operation during
mid-way to the project, noise values predicted at point A and D both in daytime and night time
can meet standard of B class area standard in PPG 24, and prediction values in point B and C
both in daytime and night time can meet the standard of class B class area in PPG 24.
6.5.2.7 Mitigation measures of traffic noise
Considering the surrounding conditions of the project, evaluation group proposed specific
control measures of traffic noise from four aspects; rational planning and layout, control of noise
source, noise reduction in audient spread ways and enforce management of traffic noise.
(1) Rational planning and layout
According to the conclusion of the noise evaluation project, planning of residential buildings
along the project site is implemented properly. The following measures are proposed for the
planning of a new residential land along the project line.
Planning should give full consideration to the impact of traffic noise from the proposed project
and planned road. Residential buildings, hospital, school, nursing home and other sensitive
buildings are not suitable to be constructed as the first row of buildings along the project line. In
case of such plans, the construction party should be required to take the protective measures to
mitigate noise reduction in such buildings. Such measures include optimizing internal function
layout of the building, size and orientation of windows (for example: the side facing road should
not build bedroom and other sensitive rooms), increasing sound insulation of doors and windows
of the building (use insulation doors and windows) and assure that building outdoor or indoor all
adhere to the corresponding requirements of environmental protection.
(2) Control of noise source
The road should be maintained regularly during the operating period to ensure pavement
levelling, avoid traffic noise amplification and bumping of vehicles caused by poor road
conditions.
(3) Enhance traffic management
Negotiate with the Maldives Traffic Police to set speed limit and no horn marks along residential
buildings to avoid the vehicles speeding.
Prepared by: CDE Consulting & China Shipping Environment Technology
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