HULHULE-MALE’ BRIDGE PROJECT

EIA for the proposed Hulhule-Male’ Bridge Project
As note earlier, there is also no long term data and information regarding the particular site
under consideration, which makes it difficult to predict impacts. It is important to consider that
there will be uncertainties and voluntary monitoring of natural processes as described in the
monitoring programme is absolutely essential.
Similar projects, at this scale, have not been undertaken in the Maldives and similar scale project
in coral reef and atoll environment setting is rare. This poses a challenge in accurately predicting
the impacts from the project
Table 11.1: EIA study aspects and their limitations
Issue/Item Required Information Current Status / action
Detailed Master A broader Master Plan for the region There is no detailed master plan.
Plan of the Male’
Urban region
Engineering
designs
Detailed engineering designs such as
M&E and structural designs
Details can only be worked out
after the EIA approval.
Details of the Exact model of equipment
Use typical equipment details
utility machinery
and equipment
Geological studies Detailed seismic and geotechnical
studies of Male’.
Borehole data
Data not available at local level;
use broad level studies undertaken
for Maldives;
Borehole data not ready
Demand and road Detailed demand analysis and traffic Not available as this is the first of
usage
forecast for 10 years
its kind; use ferry traffic as proxy
Environmental Detailed data on geology, Baseline snapshots of the site taken
baseline data hydrogeology and soil.
Air quality measurements
to design mitigation measures
Estimated based on other similar
Up-to-date Socio-economic data of studies in Maldives
Male’
Primary date collection will be time
consuming; Secondary sources will
be used
Environmental
Standards
Environmental Standards for Air and
Noise Quality
USEPA standards followed
Prepared by: CDE Consulting & China Shipping Environment Technology
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