HULHULE-MALE’ BRIDGE PROJECT

EIA for the proposed Hulhule-Male’ Bridge Project
The noise monitoring stations have been selected at receptor locations that are likely to be
affected during construction and operational phases of the proposed project viz. due to operation
of construction machineries and vehicular movement.
1.8.3.4 Flora and Fauna
Terrestrial flora of all three islands were surveyed by walking along the island following the line
transect method. The types and abundance of species were recorded along the surveyed lines.
Information on the occurrence of terrestrial fauna was obtained along the line transect.
1.8.3.5 Marine Water Samples
Water quality was assessed from MWSC laboratory. Water quality samples were taken at
different locations selected based on proposed developments. Parameters measured include
electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS), salinity, pH, temperature, Sulphate,
Phosphate, Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon and biological oxygen demand (BoD). The laboratory
uses methods prescribed in “Standard Methods for Examining Water and Wastewater”. Samples
were collected in clean 1.5L PET bottles after washing them with the water to be sampled. Water
samples were collected below 1 m from the surface. Biological samples were collected in
sterilized 100 ml glass bottles provided by the MWSC Laboratory.
1.8.3.6 Ground Water Samples
Ground water samples were collected from three locations: Male’, Hulhule and Hulhumale’. In
Male’ a well was dug to 1 m below water table and allowed to settle, before taking grab samples.
In addition, water from the well at the nearest building – Marine Research Centre building – was
also taken. Samples at Hulhule and Hulhumale’ were collected by digging a well 1 m below
water level.
Samples were collected in clean 1.5L PET bottles after washing them with the water to be
sampled. Water samples were collected below 1 m from the surface. Biological samples were
collected in sterilized 100 ml glass bottles provided by the Public Health Laboratory.
1.8.4 Key Stakeholder Consultation
During the EIA preparation for the bridge project, stakeholder consultations were conducted
extensively. Stakeholder consultations were conducted between 15 th June and 5th July 2015. The
following stakeholders were consulted for this EIA:
1. Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure
2. Hulhumale’ Development Corporation
3. Male’ City Council
Prepared by: CDE Consulting & China Shipping Environment Technology
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