HULHULE-MALE’ BRIDGE PROJECT

EIA for the proposed Hulhule-Male’ Bridge Project
Zoning of Land and Waters in the Vicinity of Aerodromes
MCAR specifies that, with effect upon publication in a local newspaper, the Director of Civil
Aviation may by order restrict the use of land or waters in the vicinity of an aerodrome for
public uses for the purpose of protecting the approach and transitional surfaces of an aerodrome
in accordance with the material standards and recommended practices for air navigation services
prescribed under the Chicago Convention. Such an order may provide for: Prohibition of the
erection of or limitation of the height of buildings, structures or things;
• Prohibition of the planting of or limitation of the height of any trees; Prohibition of
sowing or growing any plant or crop; and Prohibition of the bringing of vessels or
vehicles or anchoring, mooring or parking of any vessel or vehicle.
However, different provisions may be made with respect to different areas and an order only
becomes effective upon publication in a local newspaper.
The proponent shall follow the relevant order to restrict the development and airspace around
the aerodrome.
Dumping of Rubbish
As the presence of waste food stuffs, in the vicinity of an aerodrome for public use, may
constitute an attraction to birds as to create potential hazard to aircraft using or flying in the
vicinity of that aerodrome, MCAR specifies that the Director by notice may prohibit the leaving
or bringing on of waste food in an area of land or water in the vicinity of the aerodrome.
Hence to minimise the attraction to birds, waste food items or other rubbish has to be kept in
closed containers and the aerodrome should be kept clean at all times.
All waste will be managed as per the established waste management plan. Particular attention
will be given to provide dustbins for food waste.
Aeronautical Lights and Dangerous Lights
For Aeronautical lights MCAR specifies that;
• A person, except with the permission of the Director and in accordance with the
conditions of the permission, shall not establish, maintain or alter the character of:
o An aeronautical beacon; or
o An aeronautical ground light (other than an aeronautical beacon), which forms
part of the lighting system for use by aircraft taking off or landing at such an
aerodrome
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