HULHULE-MALE’ BRIDGE PROJECT

EIA for the proposed Hulhule-Male’ Bridge Project
Table of Contents
List of Figures ................................................................................................................................. x
List of tables ................................................................................................................................. xiii
List of Abbreviations ................................................................................................................. xv
Acknowledgement ....................................................................................................................... xvi
Lead Consultant’s Declaration .................................................................................................... xvii
Proponent’s declaration ............................................................................................................. xviii
Executive Summary ..................................................................................................................... xix
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Purpose of the EIA ........................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Project Proponent ............................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Project Scope .................................................................................................................... 1
1.4 Project Rationale, Aim and Objectives ............................................................................ 2
1.5 Consultants, Contractors and Government Institutions.................................................... 2
1.6 Project Financing.............................................................................................................. 2
1.7 Scope and Terms of Reference of EIA ............................................................................. 3
1.8 Assessment Methodology ................................................................................................ 4
1.8.1 General Approach ........................................................................................................ 4
1.8.2 The Study Area.............................................................................................................. 4
1.8.3 Field Observations ....................................................................................................... 5
1.8.4 Key Stakeholder Consultation ...................................................................................... 8
1.8.5 Data Analysis ................................................................................................................ 9
1.8.6 Report Format ............................................................................................................ 10
2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Project Location ............................................................................................................. 11
2.2 Project Outline and Project Site Plan ............................................................................. 11
2.3 Detailed Project Outline ................................................................................................. 18
2.3.1 Bridge Design Considerations .................................................................................... 18
2.3.2 Bridge Design Details ................................................................................................ 19
2.3.3 Proposed work sites .................................................................................................... 22
2.3.4 Justifications ............................................................................................................... 25
2.3.5 Sand Sourcing ............................................................................................................. 27
2.4 Work Methodology ........................................................................................................ 28
2.4.1 Construction method of main bridge .......................................................................... 28
2.4.2 Construction method of approach bridge ................................................................... 31
2.4.3 Construction method of land connection .................................................................... 32
Prepared by: CDE Consulting & China Shipping Environment Technology
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