HULHULE-MALE’ BRIDGE PROJECT

9 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN
9.1 Introduction
EIA for the proposed Hulhule-Male’ Bridge Project
This chapter will outline the monitoring plan for the proposed project. Environmental
monitoring is essential because, although with proper mitigation measures, the overall
environmental damage can be significantly minimized, an unforeseen impact may still occur.
Furthermore, some of the impacts predicted may turn out to be far greater than predicted,
making mitigation measures ineffective. Therefore, in order to avoid or reduce the chances of
such events, regular and frequent environmental monitoring is vital.
9.2 Objectives of the Monitoring Plan
The main objectives of the monitoring plan are:
• To identify whether the predicted impacts are accurate and mitigation measures taken are
effective
• To identify any unforeseen impacts so that appropriate mitigation measures can be taken
at the earliest
• To identify and resolve any issues of social unrest at the earliest
• To eliminate or reduce environmental costs
9.3 Before Construction
The monitoring assessments prescribed in Table 9.1 are required before construction, if the
construction activities begin 12 months from field survey dates in this EIA.
9.4 Monitoring during Construction Phase
Table 9.2 shows the details of the different monitoring attributes and parameters must be
monitored during the construction stage.
Additionally, the following aspects will be monitored during the construction stage to ensure that
environmental impacts are minimized.
• Daily monitoring to ensure that the cleared areas and other construction processes are not
creating any significant dust nuisance for the local environment.
• Daily monitoring of vehicle refuelling and repair should be undertaken to ensure that
these exercises are carried out on hardstands and to ensure that they are done properly.
This is to reduce the potential of soil contamination from spills. Spot checks will be
conducted by the site supervisor.
Prepared by: CDE Consulting & China Shipping Environment Technology
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