HULHULE-MALE’ BRIDGE PROJECT

EIA for the proposed Hulhule-Male’ Bridge Project
sedimentation treatment in the sedimentation tank, and the final
wastewater along with sewage from the septic tanks shall be transported
together to the designated waste management centre in Thilafushi.
Chemicals and hazardous materials used on the vessel shall be safely
stored and secured. The sandstone, cement and other powdery materials
stockpiled on the construction trestle, temporarily-constructed dock and
concrete mixing vessel must be covered for safekeeping.
During the construction phase, all machineries and vessels must be
inspected strictly, so as to prevent oil spills. Oil spill kits shall be made
readily available on site to handle any accidental spills.
Disposal of any sewage, garbage and waste oil to the sea is strictly
forbidden. Such waste should be gathered and disposed together with
other pollutants on the bridge construction site.
Prior to construction commencement, the detailed investigation shall be
completed for the sea bed along the bridge pier construction area. Any
live coral along the area and within 10m scope of its periphery should be
transplanted.
All operations shall be handled by experienced personnel and supervised
thoroughly.
Terrestrial flora and
fauna management
Any trees impacted by works along the land connection and parallel
crossing on Male Island, shall be transplanted as per relevant local laws
and regulations. Therein, there is an old Nika tree (Ficus benghalensis)
on Moonlight Higun which falls in the vicinity of the land area
connection plans of Male island for this project. Removal of this tree
should be avoided as much as possible, and unless absolutely necessary,
Project proponent
Continuous, during
construction phase
Prepared by: CDE Consulting & China Shipping Environment Technology
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